(This class replaces the Honorary Medals in Gold, Silver, and Bronze which had been awarded prior to 1996). Member – a smaller badge is worn on a ribbon on the left chest. Knight – badge worn on a ribbon on the left chest. Officer – badge worn on a ribbon, with rosette, on the left chest. Grand Officer – badge worn on a necklet (men) or a ribbon tied as a bow on the left chest (women), with a 4-point star worn on the left chest.Ĭommander – badge worn on a necklet (men) or a ribbon tied as a bow on the left chest (women). Grand Cross – badge is worn suspended from a sash over the right shoulder, with an 8-point star worn on the left chest. In 1996, the order was restructured and the medals were discontinued, but replaced with a 6th class. The order originally had 5 classes, as well as honorary medals. After the Netherlands split from Luxembourg upon the death of King Willem III, Queen Emma felt the need for a new Dutch order to recognize foreign diplomats, as well as Dutch citizens, for their service to the nation. The Order of Orange-Nassau ( Orde van Oranje-Nassau) was created in April 1892 by Queen Emma, acting as Regent for the young Queen Wilhelmina. This design is used for the ribbons as well. The Sash is blue with a narrow orange stripe near the edge. The Star of the Order is a gold 8-point star bearing the badge of the Order (without the crown). On the reverse is a gold disc bearing the Dutch lion. In the center is a blue enamel disc bearing the motto of the order – Virtus Nobilitat (Virtue Ennobles). The Badge is comprised of a white Maltese Cross, with the monogram of King William I between the arms, topped by a crown. The badge is worn suspended from a sash over the right shoulder, with the star worn on the left chest. Grand Cross – primarily granted only to members of the Royal Family and foreign Heads of State. There are currently three classes to the order. The order is primarily granted for service in the arts, science, sport, and literature, and can be granted to both Dutch citizens and foreigners (First class only). It remains the highest civilian honor, only preceded by the Military Order of Willem.
The Order of the Netherlands Lion ( De Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw) was established in September 1815 as a civilian order to recognize service to the nation. The Sash is orange with a narrow blue stripe near edge side. The Breast Cross worn by those holding the rank of Commander is identical to the badge. The Star of the Order is a silver 8-point star bearing the badge of the Order (without the crown). On the reverse is a laurel wreath surrounding the crowned monogram of King William I. Between the arms of the Maltese Cross are the arms of a green-enameled Burgundy (St Andrew’s) Cross, with a gold firesteel in the center of both crosses. The Badge is comprised of a white Maltese Cross bearing the motto of the order – Voor Moed Beleid Trouw (For Bravery Leadership Loyalty).
Knight – badge on a ribbon on the left chest. Officer – badge on a ribbon, with rosette, on the left chest.
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Grand Cross – badge worn suspended from a sash over the right shoulder, and star on the left chest.Ĭommander – badge worn on a necklet, plus an identical breast cross on the left chest. This was the first time the order had been granted to an individual in 54 years. He was created a Knight 4th Class in recognition of bravery shown in action in Afghanistan. Rarely granted anymore, the order was most recently granted, in 2009, to Marco Kroon.
It remains the senior Dutch order of chivalry. Originally intended for military personnel only, it was opened to civilians in 1940, and has been granted over 6,000 times in its history. The Military Willem Order ( Militaire Willems-Orde) was founded April 30, 1815, by King Willem I, as a way to recognize acts of bravery and courage in military service, with over 1,000 grants of the Order in response to the campaign against Napoleon and the Battle of Waterloo. Order of the Crown The Military Willem Order Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau The National orders are granted based on recommendations from government commissions, while the House orders are solely the personal gift of the Sovereign. There are two categories of Orders in The Netherlands.
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