Order of Orange-Nassau

Also known as Orde van Oranje-Nassau

civil and military Dutch order of chivalry

Key facts

Type: Order of chivalry
Established: 4 April 1892 ( 1892-04-04 )
Motto: Je maintiendrai
Eligibility: Special merits for society
Status: Currently constituted
Grand master: Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands
Grades: Knight Grand Cross Grand Officer Commander Officer Knight Member
Former grades: Gold, silver, bronze medal
Next higher: Order of the Netherlands Lion
Next lower: Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau

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The Order of Orange-Nassau (Dutch: Orde van Oranje-Nassau) is a civil and military Dutch order of chivalry founded on 4 April 1892 by the queen regent, Emma of the Netherlands.

The order is a chivalric order open to "everyone who has performed acts of special merits for society.” These are people who deserve appreciation and recognition from society for the special way in which they have carried out their activities.