Order of the Crown
TypeOrder of Merit with five classes, plus two palms and three medals
Established15 October 1897
1897 - 1908 (Order of Congo)
1908 - present (as Belgian Order)
MottoTRAVAIL ET PROGRES -
ARBEID EN VOORUITGANG
EligibilityEligible for persons above the age of 42
Awarded forMeritorious service to the Belgian state
StatusCurrently constituted
Grand MasterHis Majesty King Philippe
Grades
  • Grand Cross
  • Grand Officer
  • Commander
  • Officer
  • Knight
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of the Lion
Next (lower)Order of Leopold II