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QWhich one is the highest order of Belgium?

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  • A Order of the Crown ✔ ✖
  • B Order of Leopold ✔ ✖
  • C Order of Leopold II ✔ ✖
  • D Military medals and decorations ✔ ✖
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The Order of Leopold (Leopoldsorde in Dutch, Ordre de Leopold in French) is one of the three current Belgian national honorary orders of knighthood. It is the highest order of Belgium and is named in honour of King Leopold I. It consists of a military, a maritime and a civilian division. The maritime division is only awarded to personnel of the merchant navy, and the military division to military personnel. The decoration was established on 11 July 1832 and is awarded for extreme bravery in combat or for meritorious service of immense benefit to the Belgian nation. The Order of Leopold is awarded by Royal order.

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