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Austro-Hungarian Empire |
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The Order of Leopold (Leopold-Orden) established on 8 January 1808 by Emperor Francis I to honor his father. |
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The Order of Leopold was originally established with three classes: Grand Cross, Commander and Knight. Subordinate to the Grand Cross, a First Class was added by imperial decree on 1 February 1901. |
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During World War I the Order of Leopold was awarded to recipients with Crossed Swords for acts of bravery in the face of the enemy. |
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