Orders and honours of the country
The Lower Saxony Order of Merit honours merits with special political weight. These include, in particular, regionally significant or structurally promoting commitment as well as services to the preservation of culture and homeland. The Order of Merit is awarded in the order levels "Cross of Merit on Ribbon", "Cross of Merit 1st Class" and "Great Cross of Merit".
Other honours
are carried out in Lower Saxony by awarding the Lower Saxony Sports Medal, the Medal for the Rescue of People from Danger, the Decoration of Honour for Services in Firefighting and flag ribbons. There is also an honour for marriage and age anniversaries.
The Lower Saxony Ministry of the Interior and Sport is responsible for these honours.
Who should I contact?
The Lower Saxony State Chancellery is responsible for processing the suggestions of the Order in connection with the Lower Saxony Order of Merit and the Medal of Merit as well as the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (Federal Cross of Merit).
What else should I know?
- First name and surname, residential address, if possible: date of birth
- Description of the nature and extent of the special merits worthy of the Order (It would also be helpful to name reference persons or organizations who can comment on the proposal.)