Classes
The Order of Léopold II is issued in five classes and three medals:
- Grand Cross, who wears the badge on a sash on the right shoulder, plus a plaque on the left chest;
- Grand Officer, who wears only a plaque on the left chest;
- Commander, who wears the badge on a necklet;
- Officer, who wears the badge on a ribbon with rosette on the left chest;
- Knight, who wears the badge on a ribbon on the left chest;
- Gold Medal, who wears the medal on the left chest;
- Silver Medal, who wears the medal on the left chest;
- Bronze Medal, who wears the medal on the left chest.
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