Collection Highlights
Abraham Lincoln, the Martyr, Victorious
Date:
Object Number:
PR.052.48
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Badge in case
Object Number:
883
Date:
1808-1900
Medium:
medal: metal, enamel, textile
case: cardboard, paper, textile
Dimensions:
badge: 2 1/8 x 1 in. ( 5.4 x 2.6 cm )
case: 3 3/4 x 2 x 9/16 in. ( 9.5 x 5.1 x 1.5 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on obverse of badge: "OG GUD KON GEN"
stamped: on reverse of badge: "1219 W 1671, 1808"
typewritten: on label in case "DENMARK: Order of the Dannebrog, Fourth Class"
Description:
Crown on top of "CR" monogram, surmounting white enamel cross bordered in red, suspended from a white ribbon with red edging.
Gallery Label:
The Order of the Dannebrog was established by King Waldemar II of Denmark in 1219, and renewed by King Christian V in 1671. The Order has a Grand Commander class and three classes of the order; the second and third classes are each divided into two grades.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
