Megan Posted July 8, 2007 Share Posted July 8, 2007 Ordre de M?rite du Grand-Duch? de LuxembourgInstituted: 23 January 1961 by Grand Duchess CharlotteAwarded: For outstanding professional achievement and for services performed in specific fields, in 5 grades.Grand Cross Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megan Posted July 8, 2007 Author Share Posted July 8, 2007 Grand Officer Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megan Posted July 8, 2007 Author Share Posted July 8, 2007 Officer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megan Posted July 8, 2007 Author Share Posted July 8, 2007 Knight: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshorter Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshorter Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshorter Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytop Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshorter Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytop Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshorter Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshorter Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytop Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshorter Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Uwe, Thanks a bunch! Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megan Posted January 15, 2014 Author Share Posted January 15, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jshorter Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Megan, Thank you! I have ordered Antti's book and it is actually supposed to be delivered today! Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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