Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Grand Cross

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SKU: 01.LUX.0104.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$440 USD

  • Grand Cross Obverse with Ribbon
  • Grand Cross Obverse
  • Grand Cross Reverse

Estimated market value:

$440 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Luxembourg
  • Composition
    Silver gilt/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Rev: CC
  • Size
    52mm

Physical Description and Item Details


Luxembourg, Duchy. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross, c.1965

Grand Cross (silver gilt and enamels, 52 mm, on full-length sash).

History


The Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg was established by Grand Duchess Charlotte by Grand Ducal Decree on January 23, 1961. It was created to fill a gap in the Orders of Luxembourg because, until this point, there had been insufficient opportunity to confer Luxembourgian orders in recognition of merit. Both the Order of the Golden Lion of the House of Nassau and the Order of Civil and Military Merit of Adolph of Nassau were rarely conferred, and the onus had been deferred to the Order of the Oak Crown.

The Order is conferred upon Luxembourgian citizens and foreigners for meritorious contributions to the Grand Duchy in the arts, the sciences, and literature, as well as for long service with the same employer. The awards are required to be returned following the death of a member or following their promotion to a higher grade.

There may be additional versions of the Grand Cross that differ in composition.

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