Order of Dannebrog, II Class Commander

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  • II Class Commander (Christian IX) Obverse
  • Order of Dannebrog, II Class Commander (Christian IX 1861-) Obverse
  • Order of Dannebrog, II Class Commander (Christian IX 1861-) Obverse
  • Order of Dannebrog, II Class Commander (Christian IX 1861-) Obverse
  • Order of Dannebrog, II Class Commander (Christian IX 1861-) Reverse
  • Order of Dannebrog, II Class Commander (Christian IX 1861-) Reverse
  • Order of Dannebrog, II Class Commander (Christian IX 1861-) Reverse
  • Order of Dannebrog, II Class Commander (Christian IX 1861-) Detail

Attributes

  • country
    Denmark
  • date of institution
    October 12, 1671
  • remarks
    The Order was expanded again, in 1861, wherein the Commander was divided into two separate classes, I Class with I Class Commander Breast Star, and II Class Commander. The I Class Commander may also be known as the Grand Officer.

History


Believed to have originally been established by King Waldemar II in 1219, and later re-instituted by King Christian V, in honour of the birth of his first son (King Frederik IV) in 1671, this Order originally consisted of one class and was conferred upon noblemen, princes of royal blood, and high dignitaries. There is no evidence of this Order being established by King Waldemar II, although the current decorations continue to consist of his cypher as well as the year 1219. This Order was revised by King Frederick VI in 1808, adding four new classes, and was then awarded to any Danish man, without restrictions to age or his rank. In 1842, the rank of the Grand Commander was declared as a special class, that was only awarded to members of the Royal house. In 1861 the Commander class of the Order was divided into two grades: with and without breast star. The Knight class was also divided into two grades in 1952: the Gold Cross and Silver Cross. Over the years, this Order has been awarded to different individuals for numerous reasons. To date, the Order is awarded to recognize individuals who have rendered outstanding, commendable, and distinctive military or civil service, as well as, contribution to the sciences, arts, or business.

Reformations to this Order have all contributed to the many versions of each award. All crosses of the Order are surmounted by the monogram of the monarch who granted it, this excludes the original badge before 1801.

Women were admitted to this Order in 1951 and wear badges on a bow, where as men wear it on neck ribbons.

The Order insignia is returned to the throne upon death.

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Versions

  • Price

    $3200+ USD

  • Composition

    Gold/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: OG GUD C5 KON GEN Rev: FVI 1219 W 1671 1808

  • Size

    40mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version is stamped with the official city mark of Copenhagen.

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  • Price

    $2100+ USD

  • Composition

    Gold/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: OG GUD C5 KON GEN Rev: FVI 1219 W 1671 1808

  • Size

    40x76.5mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    The Commander is stamped with the official city mark of Copenhagen, the Three Tower Mark. This version is 18Kt; 31 grams.

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  • Price

    N/A

  • Composition

    Gold/Diamonds/Brilliants/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: OG GUD C5 KON GEN Rev: FVI 1219 W 1671 1808

  • Size

    40x80mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $1000 USD

  • Composition

    Silver gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: OG GUD C5 KON GEN Rev: FVI 1219 W 1671 1808

  • Size

    45.5x95.5mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version is hallmarked ("Boar's head").

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  • Price

    $800 USD

  • Composition

    Silver gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: OG GUD C5 KON GEN Rev: FVI 1219 W 1671 1808

  • Size

    40x81mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $2500 USD

  • Composition

    Gold/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: OG GUD C5 KON GEN Rev: FVI 1219 W 1671 1808

  • Size

    40x77mm

  • Maker

    A. Michelsen

  • Version Remarks

    This version weighs approximately 40.5 grams.

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  • Price

    $900 USD

  • Composition

    Silver gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: OG GUD C5 KON GEN Rev: FVI 1219 W 1671 1808

  • Size

    41x86mm

  • Maker

    A. Michelsen

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Miniatures

  • Price

    $255 USD

  • Size

    13x30mm

  • Composition

  • Remarks

    This Miniature is composed of Gold/Enamelled.

  • Price

    $465 USD

  • Size

    13x27mm

  • Composition

  • Remarks

    This Miniature is composed of Gold/Enamelled.

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