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| The '''Military Order of Maria Theresia''' (''Militär-Maria-Theresien-Orden'' in ]) was founded on ] ], the day of the ], by the Empress ] to reward especially meritorious and valorous acts by commissioned |
The '''Military Order of Maria Theresia''' (''Militär-Maria-Theresien-Orden'' in ]) was founded on ] ], the day of the ], by the Empress ] to reward especially meritorious and valorous acts by commissioned officer. | ||
| A prospective awardee was considered only in regards to their military serive record, their ], rank, and birth were irrelevant. Widow's of Order winners were entitled to half of their spouse's pension during the remainder of their life. | |||
| The last meeting of medal chapter took place in ]. The medal has been awarded a total of 1241 times. | |||
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The Military Order of Maria Theresia (Militär-Maria-Theresien-Orden in German) was founded on June 18 1757, the day of the Battle of Kolin, by the Empress Maria Theresia to reward especially meritorious and valorous acts by commissioned officer.
A prospective awardee was considered only in regards to their military serive record, their ethnicity, rank, and birth were irrelevant. Widow's of Order winners were entitled to half of their spouse's pension during the remainder of their life.
The last meeting of medal chapter took place in 1931. The medal has been awarded a total of 1241 times.
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