Status Currently constituted | Chancellor Xavier Bettel | |
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. Grand Master His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg |
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.
Contents
Grades
The order is composed of 5 grades :
Members of the Order
Members of the Order of Merit of Luxembourg include the following:
Grand Cross:
Grand Officer:
Commander:
Officer
Knight
References
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