Miniature blue enamel-edged white enamel and gilt cross pattée with loop for ribbon suspension; the face with a circular central pale blue enamel medallion bearing a red enamel crowned lion rampant within a gilt ring; the reverse plain stippled gilt; enamel damage to the upper and right arms and the red lion; diameter 15.25mm (0.6 inch); without ribbon. The Order was instituted on 23 January 1961, the 65th birthday of the Grand Duchess, to be awarded to both Luxembourg citizens and foreigners who made a significant contribution to the reconstruction of the country after World War II. The order is not often found, especially in miniature.
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