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Denmark, Kingdom. An Order of Dannebrog, I Class Grand Cross Sash

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Denmark, Kingdom. An Order of Dannebrog, I Class Grand Cross Sash

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Denmark, Kingdom. An Order of Dannebrog, I Class Grand Cross Sash

(Dannebrogordenen). Instituted in 1671. A fine early 20th century sash, fabricated from silk, incorporating a decorative moiré pattern, with a wide white field flanked by red stripes on either side, a band with a silvered loop sewn in place near the bottom end for the placement of the badge, measuring 102 mm wide x 830 mm in length, vibrant colours, intact stitching, extremely fine.

Footnote: The Order of the Dannebrog is a Danish order of chivalry instituted in 1671 by Christian V. Until 1808, membership in the order was limited to fifty members of noble or royal rank who formed a single class known as White Knights, to distinguish them from the Blue Knights who were members of the Order of the Elephant. In 1808, the Order was reformed and divided into four classes. The Grand Commander class is reserved to persons of princely origin. It is only awarded to royalty with close family ties with the Danish Royal House. The statute of the Order was amended in 1951 by a Royal Ordinance so that both men and women could be members of the Order. Today, the Order of the Dannebrog is a means of honouring and rewarding the faithful servants of the modern Danish state for meritorious civil or military service, for a particular contribution to the arts, sciences or business life or for those working for Danish interests.

This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.