The Ehrenmedaille der Bundeswehr is a official recognition given to soldiers and civilian personnel who have demonstrated commitment that exceeds standard expectations during their service. : Faithful Service : Recognition of loyal duty.

The is the first grade of the Badge of Honour of the Bundeswehr and is awarded for "faithful fulfillment of duty and above-average performance". Overview of the Award

The phrase is likely a translation or adaptation of the American military concept of "above and beyond the call of duty" applied to the German Ehrenmedaille der Bundeswehr (Medal of Honor of the German Armed Forces) .

It is typically worn as a ribbon bar on the uniform as a symbol of official gratitude. Higher Grades of Recognition

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As of September 2024, the Ehrenmedaille der Bundeswehr has been awarded over , marking it as a significant but prestigious standard of excellence within the German military.

While the Ehrenmedaille is for general "above-average" service, the Bundeswehr uses higher grades for actions that truly go "above and beyond" in dangerous situations:

: Awarded for "above-average performance" ( überdurchschnittliche Leistungen ).