Order of the Crown (Belgium)

Please see "Order of the Crown" for other decorations bearing this name

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The Order of the Crown is an Order of Belgium which was first created in the year 1897. The Order of the Crown was created under the authority of Léopold II of Belgium and was originally intended to denote heroic deeds and service achieved while serving in the Congo Free State. In 1908, the Order of the Crown was made a national decoration of Belgium, junior to the Order of Léopold and awarded for any service to the Belgian state.

Related Topics:
Order - Belgium - 1897 - Léopold II of Belgium - Congo Free State - 1908 - Order of Léopold

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The Order of the Crown is also eligible for bestowal to foreign nationals and is frequently awarded to military and diplomatic personnel of other countries stationed in Belgium. During the Second World War, the Order of the Crown was extensively authorized to Allied military personnel who had helped to liberate Belgium from Nazi Germany occupation.

Related Topics:
Second World War - Nazi Germany

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