Order of the Crown
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
Grades | Grand Cross Grand Officer Commander Officer Knight
Precedence
Next (higher) | Order of the Lion
Next (lower) | Order of Leopold II