Honorary distinctions of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

This brochure presents the four major honorary distinctions awarded in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg: the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau, the Order of Civil and Military Merit of Adolph of Nassau, the Order of the Oak Crown and the Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. A brief historical overview, along with the characteristics and award criteria specific to each honorary distinction, gives readers a deeper insight into these orders. The publication also focuses on aspects such as the wearing and return of the insignia and lists the various legislative texts that gave rise to these orders. The texts are accompanied by an illustration of the badges and plaques of the various orders.