Order of Merit of the Free State of Thuringia

The Order of Merit of the Free State of Thuringia (Verdienstorden des Freistaats Thüringen) is the highest order which is bestowed by the Free State of Thuringia. The number of living holders of the order is limited to 300 persons.

Notable recipients

 * Andreas Birkmann
 * Tankred Dorst
 * Josef Duchac
 * Sarah Kirsch
 * Hilmar Kopper
 * Reiner Kunze
 * Gunda Niemann-Stirnemann
 * Lothar Späth
 * Bernhard Vogel
 * Günter Weiler