In addition to the full-sized medal, awardees also receive a certificate, miniature medal, ribbon bar, lapel pin, and rosette. The ribbon is made up of two thick stripes of black and green, bordered by thin stripes of white and red. On the full-sized medal, the ribbon is arranged as an Austrian trifold, while on the miniature medals, it is arranged as a drape. The medal is a 40 mm bronze circular medallion, featuring on the obverse a Maltese cross with outgoing rays, framed by a laurel wreath, and superimposed by a crossed hammer and pick, the traditional symbol of miners. On the reverse is the Austrian Coat of Arms, with the inscription "Für Verdienste im Grubenrettungsdienst" (English:For merits in mine rescue service).
