Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Ordre de Mérite du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg |
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Cross with necklet of a Commander of the order
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Awarded by Grand Duchy of Luxembourg |
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Type | Chivalric order with five grades |
Day | Only awarded on National Day (23 June) |
Eligibility | Eligible for deputies, state councillors, civil servants, elected representatives and personnel of municipal administrations, key players of the economic, social, cultural or sport sectors as well for volunteers. Order can also be awarded to foreigners. |
Status | Currently constituted |
Grand Master | His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg |
Grades | Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, Knight |
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Established | 23 January 1961 |
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Next (higher) | Order of the Oak Crown |
Next (lower) | Military Medal |
Ribbon bar of the order |
The Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (l’Ordre de Mérite du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg) is a distinguished honorary order of Luxembourg. It was instituted on January 23, 1961 by Grand Duchess Charlotte. Grand Master of the order is the Grand Duke of Luxembourg. Besides the five classes, a gilt medal can also be bestowed.
The order is composed of 5 grades :
Members of the Order of Merit of Luxembourg include the following:
Grand Cross:
Grand Officer:
Commander:
Officer
Knight