Princely Liechtenstein Order of Merit

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Knight's Cross of the Princely Liechtenstein Order of Merit
Ribbon

The Princely Liechtenstein Order of Merit was founded on July 22, 1937 by Prince Franz I von und zu Liechtenstein and can be awarded to anyone who has achieved outstanding services in the public service or for achievements in the social field for the principality .

The ruling prince is the order's grand master .

Order classes

The order was originally donated in five classes and on September 30, 1960, the Grand Cross with diamonds was added:

Order decoration

The gold medal is a blue enamelled cross with a red enamel border, with the bars widening towards the outside and ending in a semicircle at the ends. In the medallion, also blue and surrounded by a red enamelled ring, the golden letter L (Liechtenstein). The initials of the founder FIL (Franz I. von Liechtenstein) on the reverse . In the case of the great cross with diamonds, the letter is laid out with diamonds on the front.

Carrying method

The award is carried on a red ribbon with two dark blue side stripes. The first three classes: Big Star, Big Cross with Diamonds and Big Cross wear the medal on a sash from the right shoulder to the left hip as well as with an eight-pointed golden breast star , with the Big Cross silver . The Commander's Cross is worn around the neck and the Knight's Cross on a triangular ribbon on the left side of the chest.

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