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Order of the Netherlands Lion
*Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw*
Order of the Netherlands Lion; Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw;
	The decoration of a Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion
Awarded by The King of the Netherlands
Type	Chivalric order with three degrees
Established	29 September 1815
Motto	Virtus Nobilitat
Awarded for	Those with merits of a very exceptional nature for society
Status	Currently constituted
Sovereign	King Willem-Alexander
Chancellor	Major general H. Morsink
Grades	Knight/Dame Grand Cross; Knight Commander; Knight
Former grades	Brother
Precedence
Next (higher)	Honorary Medal for Charitable Assistance in Gold
Next (lower)	Order of Orange-Nassau
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The Order of the Lion of the Netherlands,^[2] also known as the Order of the Netherlands Lion (Dutch: De Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw, French: L'Ordre du Lion Néerlandais) is a Dutch order of chivalry founded by King Willem I of the Netherlands on 29 September 1815.

The Order of the Netherlands Lion was until recently awarded to eminent individuals from all walks of life, including generals, ministers of the crown, mayors of large towns, professors and leading scientists, industrialists, high-ranking civil servants, presiding judges and renowned artists. Since 1980 the Order has been primarily used to recognise merit in the arts, science, sport and literature; others are awarded the Order of Orange-Nassau. Appointment to the grade of Commander (see below) is very rare (Nobel Prizewinners; the conductor Bernard Haitink towards the end of his life, and the dancer and choreographer Hans van Manen, for example). The Order ranks after the Military William Order, which is only awarded for military merit. The second and third class of the Order are not awarded to foreigners; they are eligible for the Order of Orange-Nassau or the Order of the Crown instead.

The King (or Queen) of the Netherlands is the Grand Master of the Order. The Order is issued in three classes. There was also a Medal for "Brothers" which has not been conferred since 1960. The Brothers became extinct and the grade was abolished in 1994.

Grades[edit]

The following classes and grades exist for the Order:

Knight Grand Cross – Reserved for members of the Royal Family, foreign Heads of State and a select group of former prime ministers, ministers, princes and cardinals. Wears the badge on a sash on the right shoulder, plus the star on the left chest.
Commander – Usually conferred upon Dutch Nobel Prize winners, a few distinguished artists, writers and politicians. Wears the badge on a necklet, plus an identical breast cross on the left chest.
Knight – Wears the badge on a ribbon on the left chest.
Brother – No longer issued; see section below. Wore the medal on a ribbon on the left chest.

Ribbon bars
Knight Grand Cross	Commander	Knight	Brother

Insignia[edit]

The insignia of the Order (from top to down): breast star and badge on sash for the Grand Cross rank, badge suspended on necklet together with breast badge for the Commander rank, and badge on a ribbon for the Knight rank

The badge of the Order is a gilt, white-enamelled Maltese Cross, with the monogram "W" (for King William I) between the arms of the cross. The obverse central disc is in blue enamel, bearing the motto Virtus Nobilitat (Virtue Ennobles). The reverse central disc is plain golden, with the lion from the Netherlands coat-of-arms. The badge hangs from a royal crown. As with all honours awarded by the Netherlands, the insignia comprises a decoration, a miniature and optionally a breast star. The decoration and breast stars are only worn at formal occasions or while in state office. While wearing a smoking, one is nowadays allowed to wear the miniature but habits and fashions are changing. Decorations are not worn on any other type of clothing.^[3]

Knight Grand Cross[edit]

The decoration hangs from a ribbon. This is tied as a sash, which is worn from the right shoulder to the left hip.

The star, consisting of the decoration without crown, is attached to an eight-pointed slightly rounded golden star consisting of forty-eight rays. The rays of the star are alternately scaled and all tied at the ends. The star is worn directly above the waist on the left-hand side of the clothing. The star and the medal described above are always worn together.

The miniature is a ribbon tied as a rosette, behind which a bar of gold braid is attached. This is all attached to a bow. The miniature is worn in the place of the decorations described above.

Commander[edit]

The decoration hangs from a ribbon. This ribbon is smaller in diameter than the ribbon of a Grand Cross.

The star consists of a slightly larger decoration, which is worn directly above the middle on the left-hand side of the clothing. The star and the decoration described above are always worn together.

The miniature only differs from that of the Grand Cross by the bar of silver braid instead of gold braid.

Knight[edit]

The decoration hangs from the ribbon that is worn at chest height on the left-hand side of the clothing. The ribbon for women is tied in the shape of a bow.

The miniature is tied in the shape of a bow.

Brothers[edit]

Associated with the Order of the Netherlands Lion was the grade known as the Brother, originally intended as an award to those of a lower social class, who performed useful acts, self-sacrifice or other acts of kindness towards fellow human beings. The award came with an annual payment of 200 guilders, of which half would be paid to the widow(er) at the death of the award holder. The first female Brother, midwife Johanna Goozen, was admitted in 1921.

During the reign of Queen Juliana, Brothers became an award for lifeboat crews, until the last award was made in 1960. The grade of Brother was abolished in 1994; by then there was no living Brother nor surviving widow(er).

The badge of honour for Brothers was a silver medal, with the lion from the Netherlands coat of arms on the obverse, and the motto Virtus Nobilitat (English: Virtue Ennobles) on the reverse.

The ribbon for Brothers was blue with a single orange central stripe.

References[edit]

^ De Kanselarij der Nederlandse Orden - website of the Chancellery of the Dutch Orders
^ https://www.royalhonoursanddecorations.nl/decorations-and-honours/order-of-the-lion-of-the-netherlands
^ "Decorations of the Order of the Netherlands Lion - Royal Honours". Lintjes.nl. Archived from the original on 2012-02-11. Retrieved 2012-03-25.

External links[edit]

Order of the Lion of the Netherlands - Official website of the Chancery of the Netherlands Orders
Law instituting the Order of the Netherlands Lion - wetten.overheid.nl (Dutch)
Regulations of the Order of the Netherlands Lion and the Order of Orange-Nassau - wetten.overheid.nl (Dutch)

[1] De Kanselarij der Nederlandse Orden - website of the Chancellery of the Dutch Orders

[2] ttps://www.royalhonoursanddecorations.nl/decorations-and-honours/order-of-the-lion-of-the-netherlands

[3] "Decorations of the Order of the Netherlands Lion - Royal Honours". Lintjes.nl. Archived from the original on 2012-02-11. Retrieved 2012-03-25.

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 |caption         = The decoration of a Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion
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+|awarded_by      = The [[King of the Netherlands]]
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+|type            = [[Order of chivalry|Chivalric order]] with three degrees
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+|motto           = ''Virtus Nobilitat''
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 |status          = Currently constituted
 |head_title      = Sovereign
-|head            = His Majesty King [[Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands]]
+|head            = [[Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands|King Willem-Alexander]]
+|head2_title=Chancellor | head2= [[Major general]] H. Morsink<ref>[https://lintjes.nl/achtergrond/de-kanselarij-der-nederlandse-orden De Kanselarij der Nederlandse Orden] - website of the Chancellery of the [[Orders, decorations, and medals of the Netherlands|Dutch Orders]]</ref>
-|chancellor      = [[Lieutenant General]] J.H. de Kleyn
 |commander       =
-|grades          = Knight Grand Cross<br>Commander<br>Knight
+|grades          = Knight/Dame Grand Cross<br>Knight Commander<br>Knight
 |former_grades   = Brother
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 |higher          = [[Honorary Medal for Charitable Assistance]] in Gold
 |lower           = [[Order of Orange-Nassau]]
-|image2=[[File:NLD Order of the Dutch Lion - Knight BAR.png|85px]]
+|image2=[[Image:Order of the Netherlands Lion ribbon - Knight.svg|85px]]
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-The '''Order of the Netherlands Lion''', also referred to as the '''Order of the Lion of the Netherlands''' ({{lang-nl|De Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw}}, {{lang-fr|L'Ordre du Lion Belgique / Néerlandais}}) is a [[Dutch honours system|Dutch order of chivalry]] founded by [[William I of the Netherlands|King William I of the Netherlands]] on 29 September 1815.
+The '''Order of the Lion of the Netherlands''',<ref>https://www.royalhonoursanddecorations.nl/decorations-and-honours/order-of-the-lion-of-the-netherlands</ref> also known as the '''Order of the Netherlands Lion''' ({{lang-nl|De Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw}}, {{lang-fr|L'Ordre du Lion Néerlandais}}) is a [[Dutch honours system|Dutch order of chivalry]] founded by [[William I of the Netherlands|King Willem I of the Netherlands]] on 29 September 1815.
-The Order of the Netherlands Lion was until recently awarded upon eminent individuals from all walks of life, including generals, ministers of the crown, mayors of large towns, professors and leading scientists, industrialists, high-ranking civil servants, presiding judges and renowned artists. Since 1980 the Order has been primarily used to recognise merit in the arts, science, sport and literature; others have been awarded the [[Order of Orange-Nassau]] instead.
+The Order of the Netherlands Lion was until recently awarded to eminent individuals from all walks of life, including generals, ministers of the crown, mayors of large towns, professors and leading scientists, industrialists, high-ranking civil servants, presiding judges and renowned artists. Since 1980 the Order has been primarily used to recognise merit in the arts, science, sport and literature; others are awarded the [[Order of Orange-Nassau]]. Appointment to the grade of Commander (see below) is very rare (Nobel Prizewinners; the conductor Bernard Haitink towards the end of his life, and the dancer and choreographer Hans van Manen, for example).
 The Order ranks after the [[Military William Order]], which is only awarded for military merit. The second and third class of the Order are not awarded to foreigners; they are eligible for the [[Order of Orange-Nassau]] or the [[Order of the Crown (Netherlands)|Order of the Crown]] instead.
-The King of the Netherlands is the Grand Master of the Order. The Order is issued in three classes. There was also a Medal for "Brothers" which had not been conferred since 1960. The Brothers became extinct and the grade was abolished in 1994.
+The King (or Queen) of the Netherlands is the Grand Master of the Order. The Order is issued in three classes. There was also a Medal for "Brothers" which has not been conferred since 1960. The Brothers became extinct and the grade was abolished in 1994.
 ==Grades==
 The following classes and grades exist for the Order:
-#''Knight Grand Cross'' - Reserved for members of the Royal Family, foreign Heads of State and a select group of former prime ministers, princes and cardinals. Wears the badge on a sash on the right shoulder, plus the star on the left chest.
+#''Knight Grand Cross'' – Reserved for members of the Royal Family, foreign Heads of State and a select group of former prime ministers, ministers, princes and cardinals. Wears the badge on a sash on the right shoulder, plus the star on the left chest.
-#''Commander'' - Usually conferred upon Dutch Nobel Prize winners, a few distinguished artists, writers and politicians. Wears the badge on a necklet, plus an identical breast cross on the left chest.
+#''Commander'' – Usually conferred upon Dutch Nobel Prize winners, a few distinguished artists, writers and politicians. Wears the badge on a necklet, plus an identical breast cross on the left chest.
-#''Knight'' - Wears the badge on a ribbon on the left chest.
+#''Knight'' – Wears the badge on a ribbon on the left chest.
-#''Brother'' - No longer issued; see section below. Wore the medal on a ribbon on the left chest.
+#''Brother'' – No longer issued; see section below. Wore the medal on a ribbon on the left chest.
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+|width=20% valign=top align=center|[[File:Order of the Netherlands Lion ribbon - Knight Grand Cross.svg|100px|center]]<small>Knight Grand Cross</small>
-|width=20% valign=top align=center|[[File:NLD Order of the Dutch Lion - Commander BAR.png|100px|center]]<small>Commander
+|width=20% valign=top align=center|[[File:Order of the Netherlands Lion ribbon - Commander.svg|100px|center]]<small>Commander</small>
-|width=20% valign=top align=center|[[File:NLD Order of the Dutch Lion - Knight BAR.png|100px|center]]<small>Knight
+|width=20% valign=top align=center|[[File:Order of the Netherlands Lion ribbon - Knight.svg|100px|center]]<small>Knight</small>
-|width=20% valign=top align=center|[[File:NLD Order of the Dutch Lion - Brother BAR.png|100px|center]]<small>Brother
+|width=20% valign=top align=center|[[File:Order of the Netherlands Lion ribbon - Brother.svg|100px|center]]<small>Brother</small>
-|-
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-</center>
 ==Insignia==
-[[File:Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw in 2012.jpg|thumb|The current insignia of each grade the Order of the Netherlands Lion.]]
+[[File:Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw in 2012.jpg|85px|right|thumb|The insignia of the Order (from top to down): breast star and badge on sash for the Grand Cross rank, badge suspended on necklet together with breast badge for the Commander rank, and badge on a ribbon for the Knight rank]]
+[[file:Broeder van de Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw.jpg|85px|right|thumb|The Medal for a brother of the order]]
-The ''badge'' of the Order is a [[Gilding|gilt]], white-enamelled [[Maltese Cross]], with the monogram "W" (for [[William I of the Netherlands|King William I]]) between the arms of the cross. The obverse central disc is in blue enamel, bearing the motto ''Virtus Nobilitat'' (Virtue Ennobles). The reverse central disc is plain golden, with the lion from the Netherlands [[coat-of-arms]]. The badge hangs from a royal crown. As with all honours awarded by the Netherlands, the insignia comprises a decoration, a miniature and optionally a breast star. The decoration and breast stars are only worn at formal occasions or while in state office. While wearing a smoking, it is allowed to wear the miniature. Decorations are not worn on any other type of clothing.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lintjes.nl/_en/civiele_orden/orde_nederlandse_leeuw/versierselen/index.html |title=Decorations of the Order of the Netherlands Lion - Royal Honours |publisher=Lintjes.nl |date= |accessdate=2012-03-25}}</ref>
+The ''badge'' of the Order is a [[Gilding|gilt]], white-enamelled [[Maltese Cross]], with the monogram "W" (for [[William I of the Netherlands|King William I]]) between the arms of the cross. The obverse central disc is in blue enamel, bearing the motto ''Virtus Nobilitat'' (Virtue Ennobles). The reverse central disc is plain golden, with the lion from the Netherlands [[coat-of-arms]]. The badge hangs from a royal crown. As with all honours awarded by the Netherlands, the insignia comprises a decoration, a miniature and optionally a breast star. The decoration and breast stars are only worn at formal occasions or while in state office. While wearing a smoking, one is nowadays allowed to wear the miniature but habits and fashions are changing.  Decorations are not worn on any other type of clothing.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lintjes.nl/_en/civiele_orden/orde_nederlandse_leeuw/versierselen/index.html |title=Decorations of the Order of the Netherlands Lion - Royal Honours |publisher=Lintjes.nl |access-date=2012-03-25 |archive-date=2012-02-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120211174821/http://www.lintjes.nl/_en/civiele_orden/orde_nederlandse_leeuw/versierselen/index.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>
 ===Knight Grand Cross===
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 The miniature is tied in the shape of a bow.
-==The ''Brothers''==
+==Brothers==
-[[Bestand:Broeder van de Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw.jpg|80px|right|Medaille van een Broeder van de Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw, keerzijde met de ordespreuk]]
-Associated with the Order of the Netherlands Lion was the grade known as the ''Brother'', originally intended as an award to those of a lower social class, who performed useful acts, self-sacrifice or other acts of kindness towards fellow human beings. The award came with an annual payment of 200 [[guilder]]s, of which half would be paid to the widow(er) at the death of the award holder. The first female Brother, midwife Johanna Goozen, was admitted in 1921.
+Associated with the Order of the Netherlands Lion was the grade known as the Brother, originally intended as an award to those of a lower social class, who performed useful acts, self-sacrifice or other acts of kindness towards fellow human beings. The award came with an annual payment of 200 [[guilder]]s, of which half would be paid to the widow(er) at the death of the award holder. The first female Brother, midwife Johanna Goozen, was admitted in 1921.
 During the reign of [[Juliana of the Netherlands|Queen Juliana]], Brothers became an award for lifeboat crews, until the last award was made in 1960. The grade of Brother was abolished in 1994; by then there was no living Brother nor surviving widow(er).
-The ''badge of honour'' for Brothers was a silver medal, with the lion from the Netherlands [[coat-of-arms]] on the obverse, and the motto ''Virtus Nobilitat'' (Virtue Ennobles) on the reverse.
+The badge of honour for Brothers was a silver medal, with the lion from the Netherlands [[coat of arms]] on the obverse, and the motto ''Virtus Nobilitat'' (English: Virtue Ennobles) on the reverse.
-The ''ribbon'' for Brothers was blue with a single yellow central stripe.
+The ribbon for Brothers was blue with a single orange central stripe.
-{{clear}}
 ==See also==
 *[[Dutch Cross of Resistance]]
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 ==External links==
 {{commonscat|Order of the Netherlands Lion}}
-* [http://lintjes.nl/onderscheidingen/de-orde-van-de-nederlandse-leeuw Order of the Netherlands Lion] - Official website (Dutch)
+* [https://www.royalhonoursanddecorations.nl/decorations-and-honours/order-of-the-lion-of-the-netherlands Order of the Lion of the Netherlands] - Official website of the Chancery of the Netherlands Orders
+* [http://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0001823/1997-01-01 Law instituting the Order of the Netherlands Lion] - wetten.overheid.nl (Dutch)
+* [http://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0007391/2010-10-10 Regulations of the Order of the Netherlands Lion and the Order of Orange-Nassau] - wetten.overheid.nl (Dutch)
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 [[Category:Awards established in 1815]]
 [[Category:1815 establishments in the Netherlands]]
-[[Category:Order of the Netherlands Lion| ]]
+[[Category:Orders of chivalry of the Netherlands| ]]
+[[Category:Orders of chivalry awarded to heads of state, consorts and sovereign family members]]

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