Netherlands, the (1815-present, Kingdom)
The Dutch system of Decorations.
History
The present Dutch system of decorations finds its origins in the institution of the Military Order of William (Militaire Willemsorde) and the Civil Order of Merit of the Dutch Lion. (Orde der Nederlandse Leeuw). Royal Warrants instituted these orders on 30 April 1815. Both orders were the direct consequence of the establishment of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in 1815, immediately after the end of French rule under Napoleon. However, these awards were not the first awards that were presented on Dutch territory.
The notion of Knighthood is a term that most people have in their imagination. The first written account of a presentation of a Knight's Order in the Netherlands dates back to July 15th 1279. That day Count Floris V awarded a Knighthood to 12 noblemen in the Ridderzaal (Knight’s Hall) in The Hague. These noblemen were awarded the Order of Saint Jacob. The decorations belonging to this title were a gilt silver necklace with shells and a medallion with the image of Saint Jacob. The Order of the Golden Fleece (Gulden Vlies) became the next award with some sort of importance. Philips de Goede instituted this award on January 10th...
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Orders
Grootkruis der Militaire Willems Orde (MWO.1)Grand Cross of the Militaire Willems Order (MWO.1)
In the database: 7
Issued:3
In the database: 7
Issued:3
Commandeur der Militaire Willems Orde (MWO.2)Commander of the Militaire Willems Order (MWO.2)
In the database: 2
Issued:154
In the database: 2
Issued:154
Ridder derde klasse der Militaire Willems Orde (MWO.3)Knight 3rd Class of the Militaire Willems Order (MWO.3)
In the database: 6
Issued:2
In the database: 6
Issued:2
Ridder vierde klasse der Militaire Willems Orde (MWO.4)Knight 4th Class of the Militaire Willems Order (MWO.4)
In the database: 218
Issued:171
In the database: 218
Issued:171
Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw - Ridder Grootkruis (NL.1)Order van de Nederlandse Leeuw - Knight Grand Cross (NL.1)
In the database: 34
Issued:unknown
In the database: 34
Issued:unknown
Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw - Commandeur (NL.2)Order of the Netherlands Lion - Commander (NL.2)
In the database: 9
Issued:unknown
In the database: 9
Issued:unknown
Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw - Ridder (NL.3)Order of the Netherlands Lion - Knight (NL.3)
In the database: 82
Issued:unknown
In the database: 82
Issued:unknown
Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw - BroederOrder of the Netherlands Lion - Brother
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
Ridder Grootkruis in de Orde van Oranje Nassau met zwaarden (ON.1x)Knight Grand Cross in the Order van Oranje Nassau with swords (ON.1x)
In the database: 64
Issued:unknown
In the database: 64
Issued:unknown
Grootofficier in de Orde van Oranje Nassau met zwaarden (ON.2x)Grand Officer in the Order of Oranje Nassau with swords (ON.2x)
In the database: 116
Issued:unknown
In the database: 116
Issued:unknown
Grootofficier in de Orde van Oranje Nassau (ON.2)Grand Officer in the Order of Oranje Nassau (ON.2)
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
Commandeur in de Orde van Oranje Nassau met zwaarden (ON.3x)Commander in the Order of Oranje Nassau with swords (ON.3x)
In the database: 254
Issued:unknown
In the database: 254
Issued:unknown
Officier in de Orde van Oranje Nassau met zwaarden (ON.4x)Officer in the Order of Oranje Nassau with swords (ON.4x)
In the database: 510
Issued:unknown
In the database: 510
Issued:unknown
Officier in de Orde van Oranje Nassau (ON.4)Officer in the Order of Oranje Nassau (ON.4)
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
Ridder in de Orde van Oranje Nassau met zwaarden (ON.5x)Knight in the Order of Oranje Nassau with swords (ON.5x)
In the database: 287
Issued:unknown
In the database: 287
Issued:unknown
Lid in de Orde van Oranje Nassau (ON.6)Member in the Order of Oranje Nassau (ON.6)
In the database: 10
Issued:unknown
In the database: 10
Issued:unknown
Medaille in de Orde van Oranje Nassau in Goud met zwaardenMedal in the Order of Oranje Nassau in Gold with swords
In the database: 33
Issued:unknown
In the database: 33
Issued:unknown
Medaille in de Orde van Oranje Nassau in Zilver met zwaardenMedal in the Order of Oranje Nassau in Silver with swords
In the database: 47
Issued:unknown
In the database: 47
Issued:unknown
Medaille in de Orde van Oranje Nassau in Brons met zwaardenMedal in the Order of Oranje Nassau in Bronze with swords
In the database: 38
Issued:unknown
In the database: 38
Issued:unknown
Huisorde van de Gouden Leeuw van Nassau - GrootkruisOrder of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau - Grand Cross
In the database: 2
Issued:unknown
In the database: 2
Issued:unknown
Huisorde van de Gouden Leeuw van Nassau - GrootofficierOrder of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau - Grand Officer
In the database: 1
Issued:unknown
In the database: 1
Issued:unknown
Huisorde van de Gouden Leeuw van Nassau - OfficierOrder of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau - Officer
In the database: 1
Issued:unknown
In the database: 1
Issued:unknown
Huisorde van de Gouden Leeuw van Nassau - RidderOrder of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau - Knight
In the database: 1
Issued:unknown
In the database: 1
Issued:unknown
Huisorde van Oranje - GrootmeesterHouseorder of Orange - Grand Master
In the database: 1
Issued:unknown
In the database: 1
Issued:unknown
Huisorde van Oranje - Grootkruis (HO.1)Houseorder of Orange - Grand Cross (HO.1)
In the database: 5
Issued:unknown
In the database: 5
Issued:unknown
Huisorde van Oranje - Grootofficier (HO.2)Houseorder of Orange - Grand Officer (HO.2)
In the database: 2
Issued:unknown
In the database: 2
Issued:unknown
Huisorde van Oranje - Commandeur (HO.3)Houseorder of Orange - Commander (HO.3)
In the database: 3
Issued:unknown
In the database: 3
Issued:unknown
Huisorde van Oranje - Officier (HO.4)Houseorder of Orange - Officer (HO.4)
In the database: 2
Issued:unknown
In the database: 2
Issued:unknown
Huisorde van Oranje - Ridder 1e Klasse (HO.5a)Houseorder of Orange - Knight 1st Class (HO.5a)
In the database: 2
Issued:unknown
In the database: 2
Issued:unknown
Huisorde van Oranje - Ridder 2e Klasse (HO.5b)Houseorder of Orange - Knight 2nd Class (HO.5b)
In the database: 1
Issued:unknown
In the database: 1
Issued:unknown
Huisorde van Oranje - Kruis van VerdiensteHouseorder of Orange - Cross for Merit
In the database: 3
Issued:unknown
In the database: 3
Issued:unknown
Huisorde van Oranje - Gouden Eremedaille (HO.GEM)Houseorder of Orange - Gold Honorary Medal (HO.GEM)
In the database: 9
Issued:unknown
In the database: 9
Issued:unknown
Orde van de Gouden Ark - CommandeurOrder of the Golden Ark - Commander
In the database: 1
Issued:unknown
In the database: 1
Issued:unknown
Medals for Merit and Bravery (Not Orders)
Gouden Erepenning voor Menslievend EerbetoonGolden Honor Badge for Humanity
In the database: 3
Issued:unknown
In the database: 3
Issued:unknown
Zilveren Erepenning voor Menslievend EerbetoonSilver Honor Badge for Humanity
In the database: 5
Issued:unknown
In the database: 5
Issued:unknown
Bronzen Erepenning voor Menslievend EerbetoonBronze Honor Badge for Humanity
In the database: 24
Issued:unknown
In the database: 24
Issued:unknown
Verzetsster Oost-Azië 1942-1945 (VOA)The Resistance Star, East Asia, 1942-45 (VOA)
In the database: 94
Issued:470
In the database: 94
Issued:470
Campaign and Service Awards
Metalen Kruis Vrijwilligers 1830-1831Metal Cross Volunteers 1830-1831
In the database: 1
Issued:unknown
In the database: 1
Issued:unknown
Ereteken voor Belangrijke KrijgsbedrijvenHonor Cross for Importand War Areas
In the database: 20
Issued:unknown
In the database: 20
Issued:unknown
Commemorative- / Jubileemedals
Herinneringspenning Spoorwegstaking 1944-1945Commemorative Railroad Strike Medallion 1944
In the database: 2
Issued:unknown
In the database: 2
Issued:unknown
Borstkruis van de Stichting Vriendenkring van oud-Natzweilers 1940-1945Cross of the Foundation Friends of former-Natzweiler 1940-1945
In the database: 22
Issued:109
In the database: 22
Issued:109
Herinneringsmedaille van het blusschen van de brandramp te MiddelburgCommemorative medal for extinguishing the fire disaster of Middelburg
In the database: 0
Issued:350
In the database: 0
Issued:350
Herinneringsmedaille 1939-1940 van de 3e Batterij der Ie Afdeling van het 8e Artillerie RegimentIn the database: 0
Issued:unknown
Issued:unknown
Herinneringsmedaille 1939-1940 van de 3e Batterij der IIIe Afdeling van het 7e Artillerie RegimentIn the database: 0
Issued:unknown
Issued:unknown
Herinneringsmedaille 1939-1940 van de Staf IIe Batallion, 36e Infanterie RegimentIn the database: 0
Issued:unknown
Issued:unknown
Penning ter herdenking van de gesneuvelde militairen van het 3e en 27e Regiment Infanterie 1940In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
Issued:unknown
50 jaar herdenking november razzia Noordoostpolder50 year's comemmorating the november razzia Noordoostpolder
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
Herinneringsmedaille "Thank you Liberators"Commemorative medal "Thank you Liberators"
In the database: 5
Issued:unknown
In the database: 5
Issued:unknown
Herinneringsmedaille "Thank you Canada"Commemorative medal "Thank you Canada"
In the database: 1
Issued:unknown
In the database: 1
Issued:unknown
Herinneringsmedaille Luchtbescherming 1940-1945Air Defence Service Medal
In the database: 4
Issued:unknown
In the database: 4
Issued:unknown
War and Service Decorations Defense
Koninklijke Vermelding bij DagorderRoyal Mention by Order of the Day
In the database: 9
Issued:unknown
In the database: 9
Issued:unknown
War and Service Decorations Army
War and Service Decorations KNIL
War and Service Decorations Navy
Long and Faithfull Service Medals
Onderscheidingsteken voor langdurige, eerlijke en trouwe dienst
Medal for Long, Honest and Faithfull Service
Langdurige, eerlijke en trouwe dienst, 6 jaarLong, Honest and Faithfull Service, 12 years
In the database: 1
Issued:unknown
In the database: 1
Issued:unknown
Langdurige, eerlijke en trouwe dienst, 12 jaarLong, Honest and Faithfull Service, 12 years
In the database: 4
Issued:unknown
In the database: 4
Issued:unknown
Langdurige, eerlijke en trouwe dienst, 24 jaarLong, Honest and Faithfull Service, 24 years
In the database: 2
Issued:unknown
In the database: 2
Issued:unknown
Langdurige, eerlijke en trouwe dienst, 36 jaarLong, Honest and Faithfull Service, 36 years
In the database: 3
Issued:unknown
In the database: 3
Issued:unknown
Onderscheidingsteken voor langdurige, eerlijke en trouwe dienst KNIL
Medal for Long, Honest and Faithfull Service KNIL
Langdurige, eerlijke en trouwe dienst bij de KNIL, 6 jaarLong, Honest and Faithfull Service with the KNIL, 6 years
In the database: 2
Issued:unknown
In the database: 2
Issued:unknown
Langdurige, eerlijke en trouwe dienst bij de KNIL, 12 jaarLong, Honest and Faithfull Service with the KNIL, 12 years
In the database: 2
Issued:unknown
In the database: 2
Issued:unknown
Langdurige, eerlijke en trouwe dienst bij de KNIL, 18 jaarLong, Honest and Faithfull Service with the KNIL, 18 years
In the database: 1
Issued:unknown
In the database: 1
Issued:unknown
Langdurige, eerlijke en trouwe dienst bij de KNIL, 24 jaarLong, Honest and Faithfull Service with the KNIL, 24 years
In the database: 6
Issued:unknown
In the database: 6
Issued:unknown
Onderscheidingsteken voor langdurige, eerlijke en trouwe dienst bij de Zeemacht
Medal for Long, Honest and Faithfull Service with the Navy
Langdurige, eerlijke en trouwe dienst bij de Zeemacht, 12 jaarLong, Honest and Faithfull Service with the Navy, 12 years
In the database: 5
Issued:unknown
In the database: 5
Issued:unknown
Langdurige, eerlijke en trouwe dienst bij de Zeemacht, 24 jaarLong, Honest and Faithfull Service with the Navy, 24 years
In the database: 3
Issued:unknown
In the database: 3
Issued:unknown
Langdurige, eerlijke en trouwe dienst bij de Zeemacht, 36 jaarLong, Honest and Faithfull Service with the Navy, 36 years
In the database: 9
Issued:unknown
In the database: 9
Issued:unknown
Langdurige, eerlijke en trouwe dienst bij de Zeemacht, 50 jaarLong, Honest and Faithfull Service with the Navy, 50 years
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
Onderscheidingsteken voor langdurige, eerlijke en trouwe dienst bij de Marine-Kustwacht
Medal for Long, Honest and Faithfull Service with the Navy Coastguard
Langdurige, eerlijke en trouwe dienst bij de Marine-Kustwacht, ZilverLong, Honest and Faithfull Service with the Navy Coastguard, Silver
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
Langdurige, eerlijke en trouwe dienst bij de Marine-Kustwacht, BronsLong, Honest and Faithfull Service with the Navy Coastguard, Bronze
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
Langdurige, eerlijke en trouwe dienst bij de Marine-Kustwacht, GoudLong, Honest and Faithfull Service with the Navy Coastguard, Gold
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
Wounded and Passed-Away Awards
Gouden Bondskruis Oorlogs- en DienstslachtoffersGolden Organisation Cross for War and Service Victims
In the database: 2
Issued:unknown
In the database: 2
Issued:unknown
Zilveren Bondskruis Oorlogs- en DienstslachtoffersSilver Organisation Cross for War and Service Victims
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
Bronzen Bondskruis Oorlogs- en DienstslachtoffersBronze Organisation Cross for War and Service Victims
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
Medaille Bond van Oorlogs- en Dienstslachtoffers.Medal Organisation for War and Service Victims
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
Veteran Awards
Kruis van Verdienste van de Nationale Bond "Het Mobilisatiekruis 1914-1918"In the database: 1
Issued:unknown
Issued:unknown
Civilian Decorations
Koninklijke Erepenning / Erepenning van VerdiensteRoyal Honor Badge / Honourable Badge for Merit
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
Red Cross
Kruis van Verdienste van het Nederlandse Rode KruisCross of Merit of the Dutch Red Cross
In the database: 11
Issued:unknown
In the database: 11
Issued:unknown
Herinneringskruis 1939-1940 van het Nederlandse Rode KruisThe Memorial Cross 1939-1940 of the Dutch Red Cross
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
Herinneringskruis 1940-1945 van het Nederlandse Rode KruisMemorial Cross 1940-1945 of the Dutch Red Cross
In the database: 4
Issued:unknown
In the database: 4
Issued:unknown
Sports Decorations
Vaardigheidsmedaille van het Nederlands Olympisch ComitéDutch Olympic Committee Medal
In the database: 8
Issued:unknown
In the database: 8
Issued:unknown
Kruis voor de Tweedaagse Militaire PrestatietochtCross for the Two-Day Military Achievement Journey
In the database: 4
Issued:unknown
In the database: 4
Issued:unknown
Bondskruis van de Nederlandse Bond voor Lichamelijke Opvoeding
Cross of the Dutch Commitee for Physical EducationBondskruis van de Nederlandse Bond voor Lichamelijke Opvoeding in GoudCross of the Dutch Commitee for Physical Education in Gold
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
Bondskruis van de Nederlandse Bond voor Lichamelijke Opvoeding in ZilverCross of the Dutch Commitee for Physical Education in Silver
In the database: 1
Issued:unknown
In the database: 1
Issued:unknown
Bondskruis van de Nederlandse Bond voor Lichamelijke Opvoeding in BronsCross of the Dutch Commitee for Physical Education in Bronze
In the database: 1
Issued:unknown
In the database: 1
Issued:unknown
Community Decorations
Ereteken van de Stad EindhovenHonory decoration of the City Eindhoven
In the database: 1
Issued:unknown
In the database: 1
Issued:unknown
Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution
Herinneringsmedaille 1940-1945 van de Zuid-Hollandsche Mij. tot Redding van SchipbreukelingenIn the database: 2
Issued:unknown
Issued:unknown
Herinneringsmedaille 1940-1945 van de Noord- en Zuid-Hollandsche ReddingmaatschappijIn the database: 0
Issued:unknown
Issued:unknown
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