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Order of the Dutch Lion, Reduction in gold and enamel.
The Order of the Netherlands Lion is a Dutch order of chivalry and was founded by King William I of the Netherlands on September 29, 1815.
The Order was awarded to all individuals 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 recognize merit in the arts, science, sport and literature.
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.
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.
