Order of the Golden Lion of Nassau, Knight, 2nd 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 persons. It was established by Grand Ducal decree on 13 March 1873. A total of 38 Knight 2nd Class decorations of the Order of the Golden Lion of Nassau have been awarded.
The Order of the Golden Lion of Nassau, Knight 2nd Class, has not existed since 1891.
General
| Start date | 1873 |
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| End date | 1892 |
| Captions | voorzijde, tussen kruisarmen: N; keerzijde: JE MAINTIENDRAI |
| Dimensions [width] | |
| Material | gold; enamel |
| Number | 38 |
Background
| Institutional decision | Grand Ducal decree, 13 March 1873 |
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| Additions | 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. |
| (Historical) context | |
| 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 |
