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King Christian X of Denmark's commemorative badge of partly gilded silver, cast with the king's crowned monogram and laurel wreath. A. Michelsen, Copenhagen 1947. Later changed to a brooch. C. 6×3.5 cm.

Made in only 40 copies to “court officials and officers who have been in personal service to His Majesty King Christian X”. It was awarded by the son, King Frederik IX of Denmark shortly after his father's death.

Literature: Lars Stevnsborg, “Kongeriget Danmarks ordener, medaler og hæderstegn”, Syddansk Universitetsforlag 2005, (3–021, figure 534).

Provenance: Danish private ownership.

Condition

Minimal wear due to age and use.

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