Order of the Dannebrog


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  • Order instituted on 12 October 1671 by King Christian V.
  • Order awarded for special deeds or conspicuous service to Denmark.
  • Order in 6 grades plus a Silver Cross - renamed Cross of Honour of the Order of the Dannebrog (Dannebrogordenens Hæderstegn) in 1952.

Denmark