| The history of the Military William Order (MWO) begins in 1815. Hence, the MWO, together with the (civil) Order of the Netherlands Lion, is the oldest merit-based order of our country. It is the highest Dutch decoration for bravery. Her Majesty the Queen is Grand Master of the Order. The Order has four grades:
- Grand Cross
- Commander
- Knight third class
- Knight fourth class
The Advisory Commission of the Military William Order advises the minister of Defence on nominations or requests to honour servicemen or civilians who have distinguished themselves in battle through excellent acts of courage, leadership and loyalty.
On later pages, you can read about the decorations for the Military William Order, for whom the Order is intended and the text of the Rules of Procedure and the text of the law.
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Her Majesty the Queen, Grand Master of the Military William Order
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