Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Ordre de Mérite du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg
Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg – Grand Cross
Grand Cross insignia set
Awarded by Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Typeorder of merit with five grades
EligibilityEligible 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.
StatusCurrently constituted
Grand MasterHis Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg
ChancellorLuc Frieden
GradesGrand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, Knight
Precedence
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 (French: Ordre de Mérite du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg) is an order of merit of Luxembourg, instituted on 23 January 1961 by Grand Duchess Charlotte. Grand Master of the order is the Grand Duke of Luxembourg.[1] Besides the five classes, a gilt medal can also be bestowed.

  1. ^ Honorary distinctions of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Archived 2017-01-18 at the Wayback Machine - Official website of the Luxembourg gouvernement