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Order of the Golden Lion of the House of Nassau (Luxembourg & Netherlands)

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Disquatufais, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

 

This honor is given out by Luxembourg and Netherlands, as they are two branches of the same royal house (House of Nassau). 

In Luxembourg, this is the country’s highest honor. It is bestowed by the Grand Duke and is  awarded to sovereigns, princes of sovereign houses and heads of state for meritorious service to Luxembourg and the Grand Duke.
In the Netherlands, this honor is a a personal gift by the Monarch. The honor is given to members of the royal family and people who has rendered special service to the Royal House.
Grades: 
  • Knight
The honor originally only had one grade, Knight. King William III add more grades in 1873 and another in 1888. These additions were not approved by Prince Adolph, the Duke of Nassau (Later Grand Duke of Luxembourg) and never used in Luxembourg. The extra grades were abolished by Prince Adolph after William III’s death. 
Insignia
A knight wears the order’s badge on a sash on the right shoulder, and the plaque (breast star) of the order on the left chest.

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Robert Prummel at Dutch WikipediaCC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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