Belgium / GOLD PALMS of ORDER OF THE CROWN BELGIAN MEDAL

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Belgium / GOLD PALMS of ORDER OF THE CROWN BELGIAN MEDAL:
$9.99

For sale is an original full size belgian medal for long and distinguished services in the administration.

Dimensions: 48 x 32 mm or 1,9 x 1,27 inches.

Metal : gilt bronze

Condition : overall fine with orignal ribbon

TheOrder of the Crown(French:Ordre de la Couronne,Dutch:Kroonorde) is anorderof theKingdom of Belgiumestablished on October 15, 1897 byKing Leopold IIin his capacity as ruler of theCongo Free State. The order was first intended to recognize heroic deeds and distinguished service achieved for service in the Congo Free State—many of which acts soon became highly controversial. In 1908, the Order of the Crown was made a national decoration of Belgium, junior to theOrder of Leopold.Currently, the Order of the Crown is awarded for services rendered to the Belgian state, especially for meritorious service in public employment. The Order of the Crown is also awarded for distinguished artistic, literary or scientific achievements, or for commercial or industrial services in Belgium or Africa.The Order may also be bestowed to foreign nationals and is frequently awarded to military and diplomatic personnel of other countries stationed in (or providing support to) Belgium. During theSecond World War, the Order of the Crown was extensively authorized for award to Allied military personnel who had helped to liberate Belgium from the occupation forces ofNazi Germany.The Order of the Crown is awarded byroyal decree.

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