Denmark, Kingdom. An Order Of Dannebrog, I Class Commander, C. 1830

(Dannebrogordenen). Instituted in 1671 by Christian V. In embroidered silver wire, with silver and red sequins, the obverse presents a cross pattee with a silver gilt wire cord exterior with a red patterned wire, a crowned W cypher in the center, with the inscription in silver wire OG GUD KON GEN (God and the King) beginning at 12 o’clock, the reverse presents a soft crème coloured leather backing, measuring 64.40mm (w) x 80.20mm (h), 7.5 grams, loss of red wire on 3 and 9 o’clock arms, wear to silver wire, dark patina, better than fine condition.

Footnote: 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.