Denmark, Kingdom. An Order of Dannebrog in Gold, II Class Commander with Case, by A. Michelsen

(Dannebrogordenen). Instituted in 1671 by Christian V. Type IV: Christian 10. (1912-1947 Issue). A high-quality, Gold, oblong Latin Cross, exhibiting finely enamelled white arms with red borders, displaying detailed Gold royal crowns in each quadrant, the obverse centre presents the royal cipher of Christian V, with the inscription GUD OG KONGEN (GOD AND THE KIND) on its arms, the reverse centre displays the crowned W, with the crowned F VI on the twelve o’clock arm, the dates 1219, 1671, and 1808 appear on the other arms, surmounted by the royal cipher of Christian X crowned with the distinctive Danish royal crown, hallmarked on loop with the three tower mark for the city of Copenhagen, measuring 39.22 mm (w) x 78.47 mm (h - inclusive of crown), on loop for suspension from period original ribbon, and in extremely fine condition. A presentation case constructed of a wood frame with a faux red leather exterior, the obverse lid with a stylized gold border, the interior with a white satin-type lid liner, maker marked A. Michelsen, Kjøbenhavn, Hof- og Ordensjuveleer, with a retractable slotted red doeskin medal bed, opening with a functional bronzed magnetic metal spring catch with exterior stud release, with functional dual magnetic metal hinges, measuring 82 mm (w) x 130 mm (l) x 19 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.