Order of the Golden Lion of Nassau, Knight 1st Class
The Order of the Golden Lion of Nassau is a joint order of the two branches of the House of Nassau, conferred upon monarchs, heads of state and distinguished individuals. It was established by Grand Ducal Decree on 31 March 1858. Approximately 300 Knight 1st Class decorations of the Order of the Golden Lion of Nassau have been awarded.
The Order of the Golden Lion of Nassau, Knight 1st Class, is still awarded and is listed in the decree on the order of precedence for honours issued by the Minister of the Interior.
General
| Start date | 1858 |
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| Captions | voorzijde, tussen kruisarmen: N; keerzijde: JE MAINTIENDRAI |
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| Material | gold; enamel |
| Number | around 300 |
Background
| Institutional decision | Grand Ducal Decree, 31 March 1858 |
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| Additions | Grand Ducal Decree, 13 March 1873; Grand Ducal Decree, 22 March 1882; family treaty, 20 May 1905 |
| Objective | Established as a joint order of the two branches of the House of Nassau, conferred upon monarchs, heads of state and high-ranking individuals. |
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| Producer | |
| Bibliography | Orders and Decorations of the Netherlands, 32–33 |
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Section
| In full | Order of the Golden Lion of Nassau |
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| Share | |
| Additions | none |
