Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna explained

The Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna (German: Ehrenring der Stadt Wien) is a decoration awarded since 1925 to people who have made an outstanding contribution to the enhancement of the prestige of the city of Vienna through exceptional artistic or scientific achievements and found recognition beyond the borders of Austria. It is one of the highest distinctions of the city of Vienna.

History

The ring of honour was established by the Bürgermeister Karl Seitz, as confirmed by the Vienna City Constitution (Wiener Stadtverfassung) of 1968. It was first awarded in 1925, although strictly defined criteria for the award were not laid down.[1]

Description

In its present form, which dates from 1946, the golden ring is mounted with a shield-shaped onyx plaque edged in gold on which is depicted, as in the seal of Vienna, an eagle also in gold with the arms of Vienna in coloured enamel on an escutcheon on its breast. The shanks of the ring are decorated with golden laurel leaves. The inside of the ring bears a small gold plaque engraved with a dedication to the recipient.

Recipients of the Ehrenring up to 2004

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Notes and References

  1. "Irgendwelche Verfügungen, Verordnungen, Statuten, Stiftungsbestimmungen existieren nicht." (information from Petra Rama, Magistracy of the City of Vienna, Präsidialabteilung/Ehrenzeichenkanzlei, 27 May 2010, quoted by Gunter Stemmler: Der Ehrenring – eine junge Auszeichnung. In: Herold-Jahrbuch N.F. 16, 2011, pp. 236–237)
  2. Ehrenring für den "Bienen-Frisch" In: Rathauskorrespondenz 21 March 1957
  3. Paris Gütersloh erhielt den Ehrenring der Stadt Wien In: Rathauskorrespondenz 12 March 1957