Austrian Decoration for Science and Art
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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.
| 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."[1] |
| Country | Republic of Austria |
| Eligibility | Austrian and foreign citizens[1] |
| Motto | Litteris et Artibus |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 1955[1] |
 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[1] |
| Next (lower) | Varies by grade[1] |