BELGIUM : ORDER OF THE CROWN GOLDEN MEDAL OLD VERSION
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The Order Was 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 Honour Of Belgium, Junior To The Order Of Leopold.Currently, The Order Of The Crown Is Awarded For Services Re...ndered 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 AfricaThe 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.
Original old gold medal
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