Denmark, Kingdom. An Order Of Dannebrog, Collar Chain, C.1850

(Dannebrogordenen). Instituted in 1219 by King Valdemar II, and re-instituted by King Christian V in 1671. Christian VIII Issue. Of early manufacture, consisting of twenty-eight white and red enamel Dannebrog crosses in bronze gilt, alternating positions with fourteen crowned cypher of King Christian V "C5", and fourteen crowned cypher of King Valdemar II "W", both cyphers in bronze gilt, reverse presenting double-sided design, measuring 1,035 mm length, the reverse with two hooks to wear on shoulders, one to wear on neck, and another one to wear on chest button, each of the links with dual loops on either side, the top loop on each connected by an extra link, the bottom loop on each connected by three links, exhibiting white enamels repair on multiple crosses, with slight gilt wear and oxidation, good.

Footnote: The Order of Dannebrog was presumably established by King Waldemar II in 1219; however, there is no evidence of this Order being established by King Valdemar II, although the decorations consist of his cypher since 1219. It was 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. To date, the Order is awarded to recognize individuals who have rendered outstanding, and distinctive military or civil service, as well as, contribution to the sciences, arts, or business. 

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