Luxembourg Luxembourg: Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

[Megan]

Ordre de M?rite du Grand-Duch? de Luxembourg

Instituted: 23 January 1961 by Grand Duchess Charlotte

Awarded: For outstanding professional achievement and for services performed in specific fields, in 5 grades.

Grand Cross Star

[Megan]

Grand Officer Star

[Megan]

Officer

[Megan]

Knight:

[jshorter]

Hi everyone!

Been collecting Imperial decorations from all over Europe for years, but just now became interested in the ones from Luxembourg. I just picked this one up...

Jason

[jshorter]

From what I have been reading, and if I'm correct, this award is designated a "Cross of Honor" since it was issued to a women. Is this correct, or would it be an "Officer's" cross?

Thanks!

Jason

[jshorter]

Anyone?

[speedytop]

Hi Jason,

I think, that it is a normal Knight Cross with a ribbon for women.

Why should they change the name for a woman?

Uwe

[jshorter]

Hi Jason,

Why should they change the name for a woman?

Uwe

I've see the Order of the Oak Crown (on a women's bow) listed as an "Honor Cross". I would assume the same would be for this Order.

Jason

[speedytop]

Hi Jason,

I think, that you mean the Order of Adolphe of Nassau with the own class "Cross of Honour for Ladies", a Commander class (not Knight or Officer).

It is a special class of that order, added in 1914.

Uwe

[jshorter]

I could have sworn I saw an Order of the Oak Crown listed as a "Cross of Honor". Maybe not! LO!L

So, this would just be considered a Knight's cross for ladies...

Jason

[jshorter]

Hi Jason,

I think, that it is a normal Knight Cross with a ribbon for women.

Why should they change the name for a woman?

Uwe

Uwe,

Since this cross is gilded, would it still a Knight, or instead an Officer? How would you know for sure without a rosette?

Jason

[speedytop]

Jason,

"Since this cross is gilded ..."

Officer cross is correct, because the Knight Cross is in silver. My error, I have not looked on the colour.

Please see in the listing No. 4:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_Adolphe_of_Nassau

Here is no special class:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_the_Oak_Crown

Uwe

[jshorter]

Uwe,

Thanks a bunch!

Jason

[Megan]

I have consulted the oracle, i.e. Antti Ruokonen's Lion at the Crossroads: Orders of Luxembourg, which states that awards for women are termed 'officer' or 'knight' as appropriate, but worn on a bow ribbon as in Jason's specimen.

[jshorter]

Megan,

Thank you! I have ordered Antti's book and it is actually supposed to be delivered today!

Jason