Order of the Netherlands Lion
The Order of the Lion of the Netherlands, also known as the Order of the Netherlands Lion is a Dutch order of chivalry founded by King Willem I of the Netherlands on 29 September 1815.
The decoration of a Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion
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 Medal for a brother of the order
Orders, decorations, and medals of the Netherlands
In the Dutch honours system, most orders are the responsibility of ministers of the Netherlands Government. The house orders, however, are awarded at the discretion of the Dutch monarch alone.
Grand cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion.