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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.

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Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Manufacturer Metal Arts Co.
 Physical Description Badge of the Order. A gold Maltese cross in white enamel with straight rays. The obverse central disc has a gold crown on a blue enamelled background; the reverse central disc features a twin "face-to-face" "L" monogram (for King Leopold II) on a blue enamelled background. The badge is suspended from a green-enamelled wreath of laurel and oak leaves below a red ribbon. Dimensions 3-D: 3.5 × 0.6cm (1 3/8 × 1/4 in.)
 Materials Medal: Enameled Gold
Ribbon: Silk
 Inventory Number A19600092000 Credit Line Donated by Lt. Gen. James H. Doolittle (USAF, Ret.) Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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