Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Ordre de Mérite du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg | |
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Awarded by Grand Duchy of Luxembourg | |
Type | order of merit with five grades |
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 |
Chancellor | Luc Frieden |
Grades | Grand 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.