Belgium: The Order of the Crown

Ordre de la Couronne

Ribbon: Crimson. For the palms and medals, the ribbon has 2 white edge stripes.

Grand Cross Grand Officer Commander Officer Knight
Gold Palms Silver Palms
  Gold Medal Silver Medal Bronze Medal

Founded: 1897 (as Congo order, incorporated into Belgian system in 1908).

Grades: 5 classes, 2 palms and 3 medals.

Awarded: For distinguished artistic, literary or scientific achievements, or for commercial or industrial services in Belgium or Africa.

Grand Cross Sash Badge, Order of the Crown Grand Cross, Order of the Crown Grand Officer, Order of the Crown
Grand Cross (Badge) Grand Cross (Star) Grand Officer
Commander, Order of the Crown Officer, Order of the Crown Knight
Commander Officer Knight
Gold Palms Silver Palms Gold Medal
Gold Palms Silver Palms Gold Medal
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Silver Medal Bronze Medal  
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Page last updated: 23 July 2002