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Order of the Oak Crown Ordre de la Couronne de chêne (French) Eichenlaubkronenorden (German) Eechelaafkrounenuerden (Luxembourgish) | |
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Awarded by Grand Duke of Luxembourg | |
Type | Chivalric order with five grades |
Established | 29 December 1841 |
Motto | Je maintiendrai ("I will maintain") |
Eligibility | Eligible to members of government, deputies, state councillors, civil servants, elected representatives and personnel of municipal administrations, key players of the economic, social, cultural or sport sectors as well as to volunteers. Can also be awarded to foreigners. |
Awarded for | Luxembourg citizens who performed outstanding civil and military services, as well for distinguished artists who made outstanding achievements. |
Status | Currently constituted |
Grand Master | Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg |
Chancellor | Luc Frieden |
Grades | Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, Knight |
Former grades | Knight Grand Cross, Knight of the Star, Knight Commander |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Order of Adolphe of Nassau |
Next (lower) | Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg |
Ribbon bar of the order |
The Order of the Oak Crown (French: Ordre de la Couronne de chêne, German: Eichenlaubkronenorden, Luxembourgish: Eechelaafkrounenuerden) is an order of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.