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Order of Merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein

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Order of Merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein
Fürstlich liechtensteinischer Verdienstorden
Medal of the Order
Awarded by Prince of Liechtenstein
Established22 July 1937
Awarded forService to the Principality of Liechtenstein.
StatusCurrently constituted
SovereignHans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein
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

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. Franz I, Prince of Liechtenstein founded the Order of Merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein on 22 July 1937 (on the anniversary of his marriage).[1]

Grades of the Order

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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

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Recipients have included:

Grand star

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Commander's Cross

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Grand Cross

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Elisabeth Tichy-Fisslberger (left) and Petra Schneebauer (right) being presented the award by Sabine Monauni on behalf on Prince Alois in September 2021

Knight's Cross

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References

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