BELGIUM: The Grand Cordon of the Order of Léopold
General Clark was awarded the Order of Léopold, which is the highest military order of Belgium and is named in honor of King Léopold I. The decoration was established in 1832 and is awarded for extreme bravery in combat or for meritorious service resulting in immense benefit to the Belgian nation.
During World War II, the Order of Léopold was bestowed to several foreign military officers who had helped liberate Belgium from German forces. Other famous recipients include Generals George S. Patton and Dwight D. Eisenhower.
The Order of Léopold is issued in five classes: Grand Cordon, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, and Knight.
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