Order of Merit of the Free State of Saxony explained

Order of Merit of the Free State of Saxony
Presenter:the Free State of Saxony
Country:Germany
Type:Order of merit
Awarded For:Outstanding contributions to the Free State of Saxony and its people
Firstawarded:27 October 1997[1]
Total Awarded:349
Lower:Sächsische Verfassungsmedaille

The Order of Merit of the Free State of Saxony (German: Sächsischer Verdienstorden) is a civil order of merit, and the highest award of the German state of Saxony.[2] First presented in 1997, it is awarded by the Minister-President of Saxony. The order is presented to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the people and state of Saxony. The award is limited to a total of 500 living recipients. As of October 2020, it has been awarded 349 times.[1]

Recipients

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sachsen gestern und heute - Sächsischer Verdienstorden . Geschichte.sachsen.de . 17 October 2020 . 6 March 2021 . de.
  2. Web site: Sachsen gestern und heute - Wissenswertes über Orden . Geschichte.sachsen.de . 19 May 2009 . 11 May 2013 . de.