Order of Merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein

The Order of Merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein (German: Fürstlich liechtensteinischer Verdienstorden) is an order of merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein that is awarded for services rendered to the principality. Prince Franz I founded the Order of Merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein on 22 July 1937 (on the anniversary of his marriage).[1]

Order of Merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein
Fürstlich liechtensteinischer Verdienstorden
Medal of the Order
Awarded by Prince of Liechtenstein
Awarded forService to the Principality of Liechtenstein.
StatusCurrently constituted
SovereignPrince Hans-Adam II
GradesKnight Grand Cross, Special Class
Knight/Dame Grand Cross, 1st Class
Knight/Dame Grand Cross
Knight Grand Officer
Knight Commander
Knight Officer
Knight
Medal of Merit

Ribbon bar of the Order

Grades of the Order

There order is presented in six grades of two ranks of Knight and Dame, depending on the criteria of the recipient.

  • Grand Cross, Special Class. (Grand star in Gold with Diamonds)
  • Grand Cross, 1st Class. (Ordinary star in Gold with Diamonds)
  • Grand Cross. (Ordinary Star)
  • Grand Officer (Necklet or Bow with Ordinary star)
  • Commander (Necklet or Bow)
  • Officer (Medal with Gold Cross)
  • Knight (Medal with Silver Cross)
  • Medal (Medal with Bronze Cross)

Recipients

Recipients have included:

References
  1. Megan C. Robertson (9 August 2008). "Principality of Liechtenstein: Order of Merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein". Medals of the World. Retrieved 26 April 2011.
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