Knowledge Centre for Orders of Knighthood & Decorations
Discover the world of Dutch honours: their history, their significance, the people and their stories.
Stichting Kroon was born out of our passion for honours and the stories behind them
Photograph taken during a visit by residents of the Bronbeek Royal Home for Former Servicemen to the Van Braam Houckgeest barracks of the Marine Corps in Doorn. Collection of the Royal Netherlands Navy Centre for Audiovisual Services
KNIL soldiers of Indonesian descent in Australia following the fall of the Dutch East Indies. Presumably being congratulated by Australian ladies after a medal presentation. Royal Netherlands Army Photographic Prints Collection
Decorated colonels and a decorated civilian chat with one another following the presentation of royal and military honours by HRH Prince Bernhard. The gathering took place at the Frederik Hendrik Barracks in Vught. Collection: Army Film and Photo Service/Royal Netherlands Armed Forces Audiovisual Service/ILMO Media Centre/Royal Netherlands Armed Forces Media Centre
The place to find meaning
Honours
Delve into the world of Dutch orders of chivalry and honours. The only official and comprehensive knowledge base for reliable information.
Stories
Embark on a journey through stories of courage, dedication and recognition. Real stories that keep history alive and remind us of its significance.
Collaborations
We collaborate with museums, archives, collectors and recipients of honours. In this way, we pool our knowledge.
From Passion
to a platform
What began as a personal fascination with Dutch orders of chivalry has grown into a platform that brings together knowledge, stories and people. Through Stichting Kroon , we are keeping this valuable heritage alive, so that its significance and value remain visible over time to anyone who wishes to learn more about this special part of our history.
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Bravery
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Rescue Medal
Order of Knighthood
Red Cross
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Order of Chivalry
Civil
Bravery
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Colonial
Royal Family
Military medal
Not official
Government
Rescue Medal
Order of Knighthood
Red Cross
Skills
Order of Chivalry
Civil
Bravery
Commemoration
Colonial
Royal Family
Military medal
Not official
Government
Rescue Medal
Order of Knighthood
Red Cross
Skills
Order of Chivalry
Civil
Bravery
Commemoration
Colonial
Royal Family
Military medal
Not official
Government
Rescue Medal
Order of Knighthood
Red Cross
Skills
Order of Chivalry
Civil
Bravery
Commemoration
Colonial
Royal Family
Military medal
Not official
Government
Rescue Medal
Order of Knighthood
Red Cross
Skills
Order of Chivalry
Civil
Bravery
Commemoration
Colonial
Royal Family
Military medal
Not official
Government
Rescue Medal
Order of Knighthood
Red Cross
Skills
Order of Chivalry
Civil
Bravery
Commemoration
Colonial
Royal Family
Military medal
Not official
Government
Rescue Medal
Order of Knighthood
Red Cross
Skills
Order of Chivalry
Civil
Bravery
Commemoration
Colonial
Royal Family
Military medal
Not official
Government
Rescue Medal
Order of Knighthood
Red Cross
Skills
Order of Chivalry
Civil
Bravery
Commemoration
Colonial
Royal Family
Military medal
Not official
Government
Rescue Medal
Order of Knighthood
Red Cross
Skills
Order of Chivalry
Civil
Bravery
Commemoration
Colonial
Royal Family
Military medal
Not official
Government
Rescue Medal
Order of Knighthood
Red Cross
Skills
Order of Chivalry
Civil
Bravery
Commemoration
Colonial
Royal Family
Military medal
Not official
Government
Rescue Medal
Order of Knighthood
Red Cross
Skills
Order of Chivalry
Civil
Bravery
Commemoration
Colonial
Royal Family
Military medal
Not official
Government
Rescue Medal
Order of Knighthood
Red Cross
Skills
Order of Chivalry
Civil
Bravery
Commemoration
Colonial
Royal Family
Military medal
Not official
Government
Rescue Medal
Order of Knighthood
Red Cross
Skills
Order of Chivalry
Civil
Bravery
Commemoration
Colonial
Royal Family
Military medal
Not official
Government
Rescue Medal
Order of Knighthood
Red Cross
Skills
Order of Chivalry
Civil
Bravery
Commemoration
Colonial
Royal Family
Military medal
Not official
Government
Rescue Medal
Order of Knighthood
Red Cross
Skills
Order of Chivalry
Civil
Bravery
Commemoration
Colonial
Royal Family
Military medal
Not official
Government
Rescue Medal
Order of Knighthood
Red Cross
Skills
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Every decoration has its own story
Read the stories about remarkable people and the honours they received
