In 1900 King Leopold II, as king of the independant state of Congo, created another order (see top pictures) which was later, in 1908, incorporated into the Belgian awards system (see pictures below). It was awarded for services to the King. In fact it is again a long service order and awarded as such instead of the rarer Leopold I Order (but also alternatively with the Order of the Crown). The usual emblems and ribbon variations (see Belgian WWI Decorations) are applicable to this Order as well.

The classes' system is again in evidence :

                Grand Cross, sash badge and breast star

Grand-Officer

Commander (with swords)

Commander

Officer (with gold striped ribbon)

Knight

Gold Medal

Silver Medal

Bronze Medal