SKU:
995
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DENMARK
An early Grand Cross collar of the Order in firegilt Bronze, composed of 24 white/red lacquered crosses, 12 crowned “W” and 12 crowned “C” monograms, one of these, with hook to which is suspend the Order’s badge. A most important a highly rare collar from the mid 18th Century and, considering its age, in extremely fine condition. The Order of Dannebrog has a legendary history, dating back to 1219, when King Waldemar II created a chivalric order. King Christian V in 1671, instituted this Order as a reviving of the ancient one, and through its history, it still is Denmark’s highest distinction, after the Order of the Elephant.
Length: 900,0 mm. approx. I- II RR!
Shop ID:
3550
Low estimate:
12000.00 EUR
high estimate:
24000.00EUR