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By 1945, the following classes of the Order of William were in existence.
Grand Cross - wears the badge on a sash on the right shoulder, plus the star on the left chest;
Commander - wears the badge on a necklet, plus an identical breast cross on the left chest;
Knight 3rd Class - wears the badge on a ribbon with rosette on the left chest;
Knight 4th Class - wears the ...
The unit version of the Order of William is commonly known as the Orange Lanyard. To be awarded the Orange Lanyard a military unit must distinguish itself in battle to such a degree as would warrant the personal presentation of the Order of William. Only those who served in a unit at the particular time of action are entitled to wear the Orange Lanyard.
The Orange Lanyard is worn as a cord around the right shoulder and can be worn simultaneously with the French or Belgian Fourragère of the Croix de guerre. The Orange Lanyard is considered a permanent decoration and is worn ...
The badge of the Order is a white-enamelled Maltese Cross, in silver for the 4th Class and in gilt for higher classes; a green enamelled Burgundy Cross appears between the arms of the Maltese Cross. The obverse bears a golden tinderbox at the centre, and the motto Voor Moed - Beleid - Trouw (For Courage - Leadership - Loyalty) on the arms of the Maltese Cross. The reverse central disc bears a crowned monogram "W" (for King William I) surrounded by a laurel wreath. The badge is topped by a crown.
The star of the Grand Cross is a silver, 8-pointed star with straight rays; the obverse of the badge of the O ...
