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Gardebataillon
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The Gardebataillon ("Guard Battalion") is a ceremonial unit in the Austrian Armed Forces. The Gardebataillon is one of the most important military units in the Austrian Armed Forces as its main task is to represent Austria at home and abroad. It is stationed exclusively at Maria Theresien Barracks in Vienna.
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Active | (i.) 1935 (March 1) ā 1938 (March 13); (ii.) refounded in 1956. |
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Type | Guard of Honour |
Part of | Austrian Territorial Forces |
Headquarters | Maria Theresien Barracks, Vienna |
Anniversaries | March 1 |
Equipment | Steyr AUG, Sturmgewehr 58 |
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Guard Commander | Colonel Markus Reisner |
Commander of the Band | Colonel Bernhard Heher [de] |
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Ceremonial Flag (Front) | ![]() |
Ceremonial Flag (Back) | ![]() |
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