Hessian Order of Merit

The Hessian Merit is awarded by the Prime Minister in recognition of outstanding contributions to the State of Hesse and its population since 1989. Even individuals who are not domiciled in Hessen, can be excellent. Since 1998 he is awarded in two stages, as Hessian Merit (up to a total of 800 live carrier ) and as Hessian Order of Merit (up to 2,000 live support total possible).

The Order has the shape of a diameter of 55 mm Cross ( in the Order on Ribbon 45 mm) on both sides ( one side with the Order on ribbon ) enamelled and goldumrandet white. The gold rimmed round center disc includes on the front of the Hessian lion in gold on a red background. The coloring of the lions are represented by heraldic hatchings. On both sides the round disk is surrounded by an eight -piece Rochester drying in gold.

The cross of the Order is worn on a blue ribbon around his neck. Women wear religious cross on a special ribbon bow below the left shoulder. The cross of the Order of Merit on ribbon is worn on a narrow blue band at the top left side of the chest. Instead of the Order of the Cross, a miniature be worn. It shows the reduced religious character. The thumbnail of the Hessian Merit in diameter 15 mm in size. The thumbnail of the Hessian Merit on ribbon in diameter 11.5 mm in size.

2002 adds the following was determined: " The Prime Minister or the Prime Minister is the bearer or carrier of Merit. This does not include the day of entry into force of the Decree of the incumbent prime minister. "

Where a the Order of Merit loaned by his subsequent conduct of the award unworthy, or is such behavior later known as the Prime Minister may revoke the award. The religious character and the award certificate are to be returned in this case.

Manufacturer of the Order was 1989-2004 the company WA hunters in Offenbach am Main. Since 2005, the Hessian Merit is manufactured by Steinhauer & Lück.