(Dannebrogordenen). Instituted in 1219 by King Valdemar II, and re-instituted by King Christian V in 1671. Christian VIII Issue. A bronze gilt cast collar composed of 72 double sided links, 36 portray crosses composed of white enamel with a red wax-like material around the edges, alternating between 18 crowned “W” cyphers for King Valdemar II and 18 crowned “C” cyphers for King Christian V in alternating directions, each link demonstrates hand engraved details, the central “C” link bears a single loop for badge suspension, measuring 1289mm in total length, cross links measure 14.54mm (w) x 19.77mm (h), “C” links measures 11.48mm (w) x 22.84mm (h), “W” links measures 14.69mm (w) x 22.37mm (h), weights 206 grams, four bottom connection rings have been replaced adjacent to central link, red wax and white enamelling quite poor, chipping and blotting, light wear and contact marks, near very fine condition.
Accompanied by a purpose made hardshell case, composed of wood with a brown leather exterior with embossed designs on all sides (darkened along the top), the interior presents a silk lid and fitted green velvet inserts allowing the collar to stand upright and switchback, bordering the inserts is a gilt wire interwoven with bullion, measures 360mm (w) x 71mm (l) x 43mm (d), the obverse exterior features two hook and eye clasp at each edge, interior silk is heavily soiled and is tearing along hinge, clasps in working order, wear to exterior edges and around hooks, residue on bottom, near very fine condition.