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Order of the Crown (Belgium)

Order of the Crown
Order of the Crown of Belgium - Grand Cross
Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown
Awarded by Kingdom of Belgium
TypeOrder of Merit with five classes, plus two palms and three medals
Established15 October 1897
1897 - 1908 (Order of Congo)
1908 - present (as Belgian Order)
MottoTRAVAIL ET PROGRES -
ARBEID EN VOORUITGANG
EligibilityEligible for persons above the age of 42
Awarded forMeritorious service to the Belgian state
StatusCurrently constituted
Grand MasterHis Majesty King Philippe
Grades
  • Grand Cross
  • Grand Officer
  • Commander
  • Officer
  • Knight
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of the Lion
Next (lower)Order of Leopold II


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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