The Order of the Crown (French: Ordre de la Couronne; Dutch: Kroonorde) is an order of the Kingdom of Belgium established on October 15, 1897 by King Leopold II. Currently the Order of the Crown is awarded for services rendered to the Belgian state, especially for meritorious service in public employment. The Order may also be awarded to foreign nationals, including military and diplomatic personnel. During the Second World War, the Order of the Crown was widely awarded to Allied military personnel who helped to liberate Belgium from the occupation forces of Nazi Germany.

Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.

Object Details

Country of Origin

Belgium

Type

AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons

Physical Description

Wooden box with hinged lid covered in maroon textured faux leather; crown printed in gold on top of lid; interior lined in white satin; "Fisch Bruxellea" and a crest printed in gold on satin in interior of lid; medal mount lined in dark blue satin

Dimensions

3-D: 10.8 × 10.6 × 4.1cm (4 1/4 × 4 3/16 × 1 5/8 in.)

Materials

Wood
Textile
Metal

Inventory Number

A19600056001

Credit Line

Donated by Lt. Gen. James H. Doolittle (USAF, Ret.)

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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