Which country's highest military honour is the Order of William?
Military Order of William Military Order of William 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. The Order's 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 Légion d’Honneur but far less often awarded, the Military William Order is a chivalry order of merit
Military Order of William actions during the Second World War. In 2016 the Korps Commandotroepen were awarded the Military William Order for their actions in Afghanistan. , there are only four living knights of the Military William Order; one is over 100 years old. Below a list of the names of the living knights, in order of the order being awarded. Between brackets the date when they were inducted into the Order: Members of the Military William Order are awarded certain privileges: Military Order of William The Military William Order, or often named Military Order of William (Dutch: Militaire Willems-Orde, abbreviation: MWO), is the