Austrian Decoration for Science and Art
| Austrian Decoration for Science and Art | |
|---|---|
Neck badge of the Austrian Decoration for Science and Art | |
| Type | State decoration |
| Awarded for | "...superior creative and commendable services in the areas of the sciences or the arts." |
| Country | Republic of Austria |
| Eligibility | Austrian and foreign citizens |
| Motto | Litteris et Artibus |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 1955 |
Decoration for Science and Art Cross of Honour for Science and Art, First Class Cross of Honour for Science and Art | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Varies by grade |
| Next (lower) | Varies by grade |
The Austrian Decoration for Science and Art (German: Österreichisches Ehrenzeichen für Wissenschaft und Kunst) is a state decoration of the Republic of Austria and forms part of the Austrian national honours system.