Grades
The following classes and grades exist for the Order:
- Knight Grand Cross - Reserved for members of the Royal Family, foreign Heads of State and a select group of former prime ministers, princes and cardinals. Wears the badge on a sash on the right shoulder, plus the star on the left chest.
- Knight Commander - Usually conferred upon Dutch Nobel Prize winners, a few distinguished artists, writers and politicians. Wears the badge on a necklet, plus an identical breast cross on the left chest.
- Knight - Wears the badge on a ribbon on the left chest.
- Brother - No longer issued; see section below. Wore the medal on a ribbon on the left chest.
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