As the umbrella organisation for all Deutschmeister associations it serves as a link between the tradition bearer of the Austrian Federal Army and the Teutonic Order (Deutscher Orden) based in Vienna.     

Jägerbataillon Wien 1 "Hoch- und Deutschmeister"
Maria Theresien Kaserne
A-1130 Vienna, Am Fasangarten 2
Commanding Officer: Maj Michael Blaha
www.bundesheer.gv.at

Teutonic Order
A-1010 Vienna, Singerstraße 7
Hochmeister: Abt Dr. Bruno Platter
Website: www.deutscher-orden.at      

At the moment seven Deutschmeisterunions from Austria and three Deutschmeisterunions from Germany are members in the Deutschmeisterbund.

Since 1993 the Deutschmeisterbund has awarded honorary medals in four classes, which according to a decree issued 1996 by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Defence can be worn on the uniform of the Austrian Federal Army.

      1. Medal for Service (Vz) 

      2. Honorary Cross (Ek) 

      3. Medal of Honour (Ez) 

      4. Special Medal of Honour (GrEz)

At Jan 2009

• 142 Medals for Service
• 117 Honorary Crosses
• 150 Medals of Honour and
• 18   Special Medals of Honour

have been awarded.

Two awards have been bestowed on 27 people.

Three awards have been bestowed on 3 people.