Order of the Crown (Belgium)
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The Order of the Crown (French: Ordre de la Couronne, Dutch: Kroonorde) is a national order of the Kingdom of Belgium. The Order is one of Belgium's highest honors.[1]
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Order of the Crown | |
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Awarded by Kingdom of Belgium | |
Type | Order of Merit with five classes, plus two palms and three medals |
Established | 15 October 1897 1897 - 1908 (Order of Congo) 1908 - present (as Belgian Order) |
Motto | TRAVAIL ET PROGRES - ARBEID EN VOORUITGANG |
Eligibility | Eligible for persons above the age of 42 |
Awarded for | Meritorious service to the Belgian state |
Status | Currently constituted |
Grand Master | His Majesty King Philippe |
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Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Order of the Lion |
Next (lower) | Order of Leopold II |
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