Denmark, Kingdom. An Order of Dannebrog, Commander, c.1960

(Dannebrogordenen). Instituted in 1671. Frederick IX (1947-1972). In silver gilt, an oblong Latin Cross exhibiting finely enameled white arms with red borders, with royal crowns in each quadrant, the obverse center presents the royal cipher of Christian V, with the inscription GUD OG KONGEN (GOD AND THE KIND) on its arms, the reverse center displays the crowned W, with the crowned F VI on the twelve o’clock arm, the dates 1219, 1671, and 1808 appear on the other arms, surmounted by the royal cipher of Frederick IX crowned with the distinctive Danish royal crown, unmarked, on correct partial ribbon, measures 76.6 mm (h) x 41 mm (w), extremely fine.

Footnote: The Order of the Dannebrog was 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.