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British "Lion of the Netherlands": Prince Bernhardt of the Netherlands with "Monty" after presenting him with the Dutch order at the British Army headquarters in Germany.Liberated Europe has been proud to honour "Monty" for the great part he and his men played in restoring freedom to an enslaved Continent. Queen Wilhelmina awarded the Field Marshal the Royal Order of the Lion of the Netherlands, one of the highest honours in the Netherlands. September 04, 1945. (Photo by British Official Photograph).