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Cross of Honour and Military Merit

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Cross of Honour and Military Merit
TypeMilitary decoration
Awarded forDistinguished service to the military in times of peace and for acts of courage in time of war
Country Luxembourg
EligibilityIndividuals, units, and groups of people
ClaspsPalms for being mentioned in dispatches
EstablishedMay 1951
Order of wear
Next (higher)Military Medal
Next (lower)Luxembourg War Cross[1]

Cross of Honour and Military Merit (French: Croix d'Honneur et de Mérite militaire) is a military decoration of Luxembourg established by Charlotte, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg in May 1951. The cross is awarded for distinguished service to the military in times of peace. In times of war the cross is awarded for outstanding acts of courage and bravery. The cross is awarded in three classes gilt, silver, and bronze.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "DISTINCTIONS HONORIFIQUES" (PDF). CODE ADMINISTRATIF – 2007 – Vol. 4. Journal Officiel du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 24, 2014. Retrieved 16 December 2015.
  2. ^ Clarke, John D. (2001). Gallantry Medals & Decorations of the World. Barnsley: Leo Cooper. pp. 137–138. ISBN 9780850527834.
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