The orders, decorations, and medals of Luxembourg have their foundation in the Duchy of Nassau. The top tier order of Luxembourg being the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau is the House Order of the House of Nassau. The next in the order of honours precedence is the Order of Adolphe of Nassau, was founded by Adolphe, Grand Duke of Luxembourg, in 1858 while he was the last reigning Duke of Nassau.

Orders Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau Order of Adolphe of Nassau Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg Order of the Oak Crown Order of the Resistance National Order of the Medal of Merit for Sport

Military decorations

Military Medal Cross of Honour and Military Merit War Cross 1914-18 Volunteers Medal 1940-45 Volunteers Medal Volunteer Long Service Cross Military Merit Veterans Medal

Civil decorations Badge of the Resistance National Medal of Recognition Medal of Merit for Blood Donation Medal of Merit for Civil Defense Service Cross for Customs Officers Service Cross for Prison Guards Service Cross for Water and Forest Officers

Commemorative medals Golden Wedding Medal 1901 Commemorative Medal 1953 Jubilee Medal 1981 HRH Henri and Maria Teresa (referring to the matrimonial union of the then Hereditary Grand Duke (later Grand Duke) and his wife.) Grand Duke Jean Silver Jubilee Medal 1989

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Medals of the World, Orders, Decorations and Medals of Luxembourg DISTINCTIONS HONORIFIQUES (French)