Orders, decorations, and medals of Luxembourg

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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