Honour medal of Foreign Affairs military personnel for acts of courage in favour of the French in time of war. Although still bestowed in wartime for courage, the modern award is now aimed at rewarding civil servants of the ministry for Foreign Affairs. Currently, the Honour medal of Foreign Affairs is intended to reward honorable service by French diplomats and civil servants stationed outside of France. It can also be awarded to French nationals and foreigners for exceptional service to France or that have accomplished acts of courage in assistance to French nationals either in peace or wartime. Military awards are often bestowed on order
Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria awarded for bravery and lifesaving. "See also List of Austrian Honours awarded to Heads of State and Royals" Below a list with names of all Grand Star recipients and other notable recipients, in chronological order with the year of award in brackets: Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria The Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria () is a national honour awarded by the Republic of Austria. The decoration is awarded in 15 grades and is Austria's highest national honour. The "Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria" was established