| Military Medal | |
|---|---|
&sq=&lang=&file=File:Luxembourg_Militay_Medal_obv.jpg) &sq=&lang=&file=File:Luxembourg_Militay_Medal_rev.jpg) Obverse and reverse of the Military Medal | |
| Type | Military decoration |
| Awarded for | Exceptionally distinguished military achievement |
| Country | Luxembourg |
| Presented by | the Grand Duke of Luxembourg |
| Eligibility | Luxembourgers and foreigners |
| Established | 30 October 1945 |
&sq=&lang=&file=File:LUX_M%C3%A9daille_Militaire_BAR.svg){kind=small} Ribbon bar of the medal | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg |
| Next (lower) | Cross of Honour and Military Merit[1] |
The Military Medal (French: Médaille militaire German: Militärmedaille) is the highest military decoration of Luxembourg. Established on 30 October 1945[2] by Charlotte, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg, at the suggestion of then Prince Jean, it can be awarded for outstanding achievements and extraordinary deeds to all military personnel, without distinction of rank.
- ^ "DISTINCTIONS HONORIFIQUES" (PDF). CODE ADMINISTRATIF – 2007 – Vol. 4. Journal Officiel du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 April 2014. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
- ^ Robertson, Megan C. "Luxembourg: 1945 Military Medal". Medals of the World. Retrieved 24 October 2011.