Honorary medal in the Crown Order Belgium

The Silver Palms of the Order of the Crown is a Belgian honourable distinction that is part of the Order of the Crown, one of the three national orders in Belgium.

Characteristics and Award

• Target group: This honour is specifically awarded to persons performing manual labour, lower-ranking civil servants, and non-commissioned officers or soldiers.
• Merits: It rewards long-term loyal service to the country or exceptional achievements in fields such as industry, trade, science, education, and art.
• Design: The honour consists of two crossed, stylized palm branches with a silver-plated finish. The ribbon of the Order of the Crown is dark red (amaranth).
• Position in the hierarchy: The Palms (Gold and Silver) rank lower in the hierarchy than the Orders of Chivalry (such as Knight or Officer), but above the Medals of the Order of the Crown.

When is it awarded?

In the private sector, the Silver Palms are often awarded after a career of 40 years (or 35 years for the Gold Medal in combination with previous recognitions). In the government, specific rules apply per department, whereby the award is usually granted based on a fixed number of years of service and an impeccable service record.