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Denmark, Kingdom. An Order of Dannebrog, I Class Grand Cross Star, c.1915

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Denmark, Kingdom. An Order of Dannebrog, I Class Grand Cross Star, c.1915

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Denmark, Kingdom. An Order of Dannebrog, I Class Grand Cross Star, c.1915

(Dannebrogordenen). Instituted 1219 by King Valdemar II. Reinstituted in 1971 by King Christian V. (1864-1952 Issue). An eight-point silver star consisting of clusters of ten faceted rays, obverse centre presents a Gold latin cross with white enamel arms and a red enamel border, with raised inscription GUD OG KONGEN (God and the King) across the four arms with a Gold crown with red enamel cap overtop of a central W, reverse presents vertical pin assembly with reinforced tips, measures 84mm (w) x 84mm (h), with a chip in red enamel border on 12 o’clock arm of cross, light crazing in central of white enamel cross, likely underwent reattachment of the Latin cross due to noticeable adhesive residue, repair to catch, otherwise fine.

Footnote: The Order of the Dannebrog is an 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. In 1808, the Order was reformed and divided into four classes. It is only awarded to royalty with close family ties with the Danish Royal House. The statutes were amended in 1951 so that both men and women could be members of the Order.

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.