Order of Dannebrog, II Class Commander
SKU: 01.DNK.0103.107.01
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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.
Versions
$3200+ USD
Gold/Enamelled
Obv: OG GUD C5 KON GEN Rev: FVI 1219 W 1671 1808
40mm
This version is stamped with the official city mark of Copenhagen.
$2100+ USD
Gold/Enamelled
Obv: OG GUD C5 KON GEN Rev: FVI 1219 W 1671 1808
40x76.5mm
The Commander is stamped with the official city mark of Copenhagen, the Three Tower Mark. This version is 18Kt; 31 grams.
N/A
Gold/Diamonds/Brilliants/Enamelled
Obv: OG GUD C5 KON GEN Rev: FVI 1219 W 1671 1808
40x80mm
$1000 USD
Silver gilt/Enamelled
Obv: OG GUD C5 KON GEN Rev: FVI 1219 W 1671 1808
45.5x95.5mm
This version is hallmarked ("Boar's head").
$800 USD
Silver gilt/Enamelled
Obv: OG GUD C5 KON GEN Rev: FVI 1219 W 1671 1808
40x81mm
$2500 USD
Gold/Enamelled
Obv: OG GUD C5 KON GEN Rev: FVI 1219 W 1671 1808
40x77mm
A. Michelsen
This version weighs approximately 40.5 grams.
$900 USD
Silver gilt/Enamelled
Obv: OG GUD C5 KON GEN Rev: FVI 1219 W 1671 1808
41x86mm
A. Michelsen
Miniatures
$255 USD
13x30mm
This Miniature is composed of Gold/Enamelled.
$465 USD
13x27mm
This Miniature is composed of Gold/Enamelled.
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