The Order of Merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein () is an order of merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein that is awarded for services rendered to the principality. Prince Franz I founded the Order of Merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein on 22 July 1937 (on the anniversary of his marriage). Grades of the Order There order is presented in six grades of two ranks of Knight and Dame, depending on the criteria of the recipient. Grand Cross, Special Class. (Grand star in Gold with Diamonds) Grand Cross, 1st Class. (Ordinary star in Gold with Diamonds) Grand Cross. (Ordinary Star) Grand Officer (Necklet or Bow with Ordinary star) Commander (Necklet or Bow) Officer (Medal with Gold Cross) Knight (Medal with Silver Cross) Medal (Medal with Bronze Cross) Recipients Recipients have included: Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein - Grand Star Alois, Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein - Grand Star Franz I, Prince of Liechtenstein - Grand Star Franz Joseph II, Prince of Liechtenstein - Grand Star Princess Georgina, Princess Consort of Liechtenstein - Grand Star Princess Marie, Princess Consort of Liechtenstein - Grand Star Prince Philipp of Liechtenstein - Grand Star Prince Nikolaus of Liechtenstein - Grand Star Josef Hoop - Grand Cross Alois Mock - Grand Cross Karlheinz Kopf - Grand Cross with Diamonds Wolfgang Schüssel - Grand Cross Wolfgang Brandstetter - Grand Cross Alexander Van der Bellen - Grand Star Sophie, Hereditary Princess of Liechtenstein - Grand Star Princess Margaretha of Liechtenstein - Dame Grand Cross, 1st Class Markus Wallner- Grand Cross Alexander Schallenberg - Grand Cross References External links DÉCORATIONS du LIECHTENSTEIN (French), décorations in colour, including the plaque. Concerning the foundation of the Order of Merit and its medal (German) - gesetze.li 1937 establishments in Liechtenstein Orders, decorations, and medals of Liechtenstein Merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein, Order of the Orders of merit Awards established in 1937