Denmark, Kingdom. An Order Of Dannebrog, Iii Class Knight, King Frederick Ix, C.1947 GTRexclude (Landwehr Dienstauszeichnungen) Instituted 16 January

(Landwehr Dienstauszeichnungen) Instituted 16 January 1842

circumscribed by a raised inscription of “DER DEUTSCHEN MUTTER” (“TO THE GERMAN MOTHER”)

in silvered and gold-coloured bullion wire

hand embroidered into the shape of a traditional SS skull superimposed onto a set of crossed bones

He entered the French theatre on February 13

Denmark, Kingdom. An Order Of Dannebrog, Iii Class Knight, King Frederick Ix, C.1947 GTRexclude (Landwehr Dienstauszeichnungen) Instituted 16 January(Dannebrogordenen). Instituted in 1671. (1947 1972 Issue). In silver gilt with red and white enamels, measuring 28. 7 mm (w) x 58 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear evident on the royal monogram of King Frederick IX, original ribbon with pinback, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Dannebrog is a Danish order of chivalry instituted in 1671 by Christian V. Until 1808, membership in the order was