Medals from the Netherlands
Dutch Military Medals & Awards from WW1, WW2 and More
Over the centuries, the successive governments of the Netherlands have instituted hundreds of medals and orders of knighthood. The the famous Order of the Golden Fleece, for example, was founded by the House of Burgundy. William I, the first king of the Netherlands, founded the Military Order of William and the Order of the Netherlands Lion. His successors did the same with several orders of merit and about two hundred medals, stars and crosses.
Popular Dutch Medals, Orders & Decorations
Explore the most renowned medals, orders, and decorations bestowed by the Netherlands.
The Airman’s Cross
The Airman’s Cross (Vliegerkruis) is an important military decoration of the Kingdom of the Netherlands created in 1941 for Dutch military.
The Cross of Merit (Netherlands)
The Cross of Merit is an award for working in the interest of the Netherlands with distinguishing valor while faced with enemy action.
The Order of Saint John in the Netherlands
he Order of Saint John in the Netherlands is a religious order dedicated to providing charitable and humanitarian services.
The Order of the Crown (Netherlands)
The Order of the Crown is a house order that came into being as a result of the reorganization of the Order of the House of Orange.
The Order of the House of Orange
The Order of the House of Orange is a dynastic order of the House of Orange-Nassau, the royal family of the Netherlands.
All Dutch Medals from
Before WW1 and WW1
Before World War I and during the conflict, the Netherlands awarded various medals to recognize acts of bravery, service, and contributions to the nation. These medals reflect the country’s rich history and its commitment to honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to Dutch society.
Dutch Medals from the
Interwar and WW2 Period
During the interwar period and World War II, the Netherlands awarded various medals to recognize acts of bravery, service, and contributions to the nation. These medals played a significant role in honoring individuals who demonstrated exceptional courage, dedication, and sacrifice during a tumultuous time in Dutch history.
