Order of the Crown (Belgium)
| Order of the Crown | |
|---|---|
Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown | |
| Awarded by Kingdom of Belgium | |
| Type | Order of Merit with five classes, plus two palms and three medals |
| Established | 15 October 1897 1897 - 1908 (Order of Congo) 1908 - present (as Belgian Order) |
| Motto | TRAVAIL ET PROGRES - ARBEID EN VOORUITGANG |
| Eligibility | Eligible for persons above the age of 42 |
| Awarded for | Meritorious service to the Belgian state |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Grand Master | His Majesty King Philippe |
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| 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.