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Order · Netherlands
Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw
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NetherlandsSold median$1,646
median of 18 recent sales, 27 in all · typically $406 – $2,772 · 2 for sale now
All classes, authentic single pieces, US dollars with buyer's premium; recent = dated sales of the last 10 years. Updated 2 Nov 2026.
The Order of the Netherlands Lion, also known as the Order of the Lion of the Netherlands (Dutch: De Orde van de Nederlandse Leeuw, French: L'Ordre du Lion Néerlandais) is a Dutch order of chivalry founded by William I of the Netherlands on 29 September 1815.
The Order of the Netherlands Lion was until recently awarded to eminent individuals from all walks of life, including generals, ministers of the crown, mayors of large towns, professors and leading scientists, industrialists, high-ranking civil servants, presiding judges and renowned artists. Since 1980 the Order has been primarily used to recognise merit in the arts, science, sport and literature; others are awarded the Order of Orange-Nassau. Appointment to the grade of Commander (see below) is very rare (Nobel Prizewinners; the conductor Bernard Haitink towards the end of his life, and the dancer and choreographer Hans van Manen, for example).
The Order ranks after the Military William Order, which is only awarded for military merit. The second and third class of the Order are not awarded to foreigners; they are eligible for the Order of Orange-Nassau or the Order of the Crown instead.
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Sold: realised prices with buyer's premium, median and middle 50%. Buy now: asking prices, kept separate.
Knight
Class not stated
Grand Cross
Commander
| Class | Sold median | Typical range | Sales | Buy now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knight | $316 | $202 – $1,024 | 7last 28 Sept 2026 | 1 listed · $1,600 |
| Class not stated | $2,029 | $1,649 – $3,392 | 7last 25 Sept 2021 | 1 listed · $810 |
| Grand Cross | $3,044 | $2,435 – $6,775 | 5last 23 Sept 2023 | None listed |
| Commander | $1,688 | $1,181 – $2,194 | 2last 24 Aug 2023 | None listed |
Officer
| Class | Sold median | Typical range | Sales | Buy now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Officer | $184 | $184 | 1last 23 Mar 2019 | None listed |
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eMedals
$1,600
eMedalssold
$1,694
Invaluablesold
£90
approximately ≈ $120
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $150 paid
Biddrsold
£60
approximately ≈ $79
+ est. 20% premium ≈ $95 paid
eMedalsseen
$810
Invaluablesold
£200
approximately ≈ $253
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $316 paid
Invaluablesold
€1,200
approximately ≈ $1,278
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $1,598 paid
eMedalssold
$675