Cross of Honour and Military Merit

Cross of Honour and Military Merit
Country  Luxembourg
Type Military decoration
Eligibility Individuals, units, and groups of people
Awarded for Distinguished service to the military in times of peace and for acts of courage in time of war
Clasps Palms for being mentioned in dispatches
Statistics
Established May 1951
Order of wear
Next (higher) Military Medal (Gilt)
War Cross (Silver and bronze)[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

  1. "DISTINCTIONS HONORIFIQUES" (PDF). CODE ADMINISTRATIF – 2007 – Vol. 4. Journal Officiel du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg. 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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