Orders, decorations, and medals of Luxembourg
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The Orders, decorations, and medals of Luxembourg have their foundation in the Duchy of Nassau. The top tier order of Luxembourg being the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau is the House Order of the House of Nassau
House of Nassau
The House of Nassau is a diversified aristocratic dynasty in Europe. It is named after the lordship associated with Nassau Castle, located in present-day Nassau, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The lords of Nassau were originally titled Count of Nassau, then elevated to the princely class as...

. The next in the order of honours precedence is the Order of Adolphe of Nassau, was founded by Adolphe, Grand Duke of Luxembourg
Adolphe, Grand Duke of Luxembourg
Adolphe I, Grand Duke of Luxembourg was the last Duke of Nassau, and the fourth Grand Duke of Luxembourg.-Biography:...

, in 1858 while he was the last reigning Duke of Nassau.

Orders

  • Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau
  • Order of Adolphe of Nassau
  • Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
    Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
    The Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a distinguished honorary order of Luxembourg. It was instituted on January 23, 1961 by Grand Duchess Charlotte. Grandmaster of the order is the Grand Duke of Luxembourg...

  • Order of the Oak Crown
    Order of the Oak Crown
    The Order of the Oak Crown is an Order of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.-History:The Order of the Oak Crown was instituted by the Grand Duke-King William II, in 1841...

  • Order of the Resistance (Luxembourg)
  • National Order of the Medal of Merit for Sport

Military decorations

  • Military Medal
    Military Medal (Luxembourg)
    The Military Medal is the highest military decoration of Luxembourg. Established on 30 October 1945 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...

  • Cross of Honour and Military Merit
  • War Cross
    Luxembourg War Cross
    The Luxembourg War Cross is a military decoration of Luxembourg which was first created on 17 April 1945 by the Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg. The War Cross recognizes military service and feats of bravery performed between the years of 1940 and 1945...

  • 1914-18 Volunteers Medal
  • 1940-45 Volunteers Medal
  • Volunteer Long Service Cross
  • Military Merit Veterans Medal

Civil decorations

  • Badge of the Resistance
  • National Medal of Recognition
  • Medal of Merit for Blood Donation
  • Medal of Merit for Civil Defense
  • Service Cross for Customs Officers
  • Service Cross for Prison Guards
  • Service Cross for Water and Forest Officers

Commemorative medals

  • Golden Wedding Medal 1901
  • Commemorative Medal 1953
  • Jubilee Medal 1981 Heinrich and Maria Thersesa

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