(Ordre de Mérite du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg, médaille d’or). Instituted in 1961. In bronze gilt, measuring 29.7 mm (w) x 33.7 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension, original ribbon with dual prong pinback, extremely fine.
Footnote: The Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg was instituted on January 23, 1961, the sixty-fifth 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 the Second World War.

