Order of Merit of Saxony-Anhalt

The Order of Merit of Saxony-Anhalt (Verdienstorden des Landes Sachsen-Anhalt) is the highest award of the German State of Saxony-Anhalt. Established 23 May 2006, the order is presented by the Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt. The total number of living recipients is limited to 300. Recipients of the order are recognized for exceptional performance over a longer period of time or an extraordinary individual performance for Saxony-Anhalt and its citizens. Individuals are considered from among the citizens and non-citizens of Saxony-Anhalt.

Insignia
The badge of the Order of Merit of Saxony-Anhalt is a Maltese cross enameled in white with a black and gold border. In the center of the cross is a gold medallion bearing the Coat of arms of Saxony-Anhalt. Men wear the badge of the order around the neck under the collar of the dress shirt. Women wear the badge from a bow of the ribbon about a hand's breadth below the left shoulder. The ribbon of the order is half yellow and half black with gold edges.

Notable recipients

 * Henning Scheich
 * Hans-Dietrich Genscher
 * Neo Rauch
 * Heribert Beissel
 * Edda Moser
 * Friedrich Schorlemmer
 * Wolfgang Böhmer
 * Johannes Ludewig
 * Leo Nowak, bishop
 * Michael Schönheit
 * Siegfried Pank
 * Friede Springer