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Order · Netherlands
Militaire Willems-Orde
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NetherlandsSold median$1,441
3 sales · typically $1,333 – $1,628
All classes, authentic single pieces, US dollars with buyer's premium; recent = dated sales of the last 10 years. Updated 2 Nov 2026.
The Military William Order, or often named Military Order of William (Dutch: Militaire Willems-Orde, abbreviation: MWO), is the oldest and highest honour of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It is named after St William of Gellone (755–814), the first Prince of Orange. Its motto is Voor Moed, Beleid en Trouw (For Bravery, Leadership and Loyalty).
The chivalric order was established on 30 April 1815 by King William I and was presented for feats of excellent bravery on the battlefield and as a meritorious decoration to senior military officers. Comparable with the French Legion of Honour but far less often awarded, it is open to everyone regardless of rank or nobility—not only to Dutch military, but also to foreigners. To date, membership in the Order is extremely rarely awarded, and only for exceptional bravery in battle. Since its creation, more than 6,000 knights have been admitted to the Order. As of 2026 there are three living knights of Order, all Dutch: Maj. Marco Kroon, Lt. Col. Gijs Tuinman, and Maj. Roy de Ruiter.
In the spring of 1940 it was decided that civilians would receive the Order for heroic acts in the resistance.
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Sold: realised prices with buyer's premium, median and middle 50%. Buy now: asking prices, kept separate.
3rd Class
4th Class
Class not stated
| Class | Sold median | Typical range | Sales | Buy now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Class | $1,815 | $1,815 | 1 | None listed |
| 4th Class | $1,225 | $1,225 | 1last 26 Mar 2017 | None listed |
| Class not stated | $1,441 | $1,441 | 1last 2 Jul 2013 | None listed |
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Invaluablesold
€900
approximately ≈ $980
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $1,225 paid
Invaluablesold
£760
approximately ≈ $1,153
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $1,441 paid
eMedals
$1,815