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The Order of the Crown ((フランス語:Ordre de la Couronne), (オランダ語:Kroonorde)) is an order of the Kingdom of Belgium established on October 15, 1897 by King Leopold II in his capacity as ruler of the Congo 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 the Order 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 the Second 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 of Nazi Germany. The Order of the Crown is awarded by royal decree. ==Classes== The Order of the Crown is awarded in five classes, plus two ''palms'' and three medals: * ''Grand Cross'', which wears the badge on a sash on the right shoulder, plus the star on the left chest; * ''Grand Officer'', which wears a star on the left chest, and may also wear the neck badge; * ''Commander'', which wears the badge on a neck ribbon; * ''Officer'', which wears the badge on a ribbon with rosette on the left chest; * ''Knight'', which wears the badge on a ribbon on the left chest; * ''Golden Palms'', which wears a wreath of golden palms on a ribbon on the left chest; * ''Silver Palms'', which wears a wreath of silver palms on a ribbon on the left chest; * ''Gold Medal'', who wears the medal on the left chest; * ''Silver Medal'', who wears the medal on the left chest; * ''Bronze Medal'', who wears the medal on the left chest. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Order of the Crown (Belgium)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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