Kingdom of Denmark: The Order of the Dannebrog

Dannebrogordenen

Ribbon: White with red edges.

Instituted: 12 October 1671 by King Christian V.

Awarded: For special deeds or conspicuous service to Denmark.

Grades: 6 plus a Silver Cross.

Grand Commander Badge (male) Grand Commander Star Grand Commander Badge (female)
Grand Commander: Badge (male) Grand Commander: Star Grand Commander: Badge (female)
Grand Cross Collar Grand Cross: Badge Grand Cross: Star
Grand Cross: Collar Grand Cross: Badge Grand Cross: Star
Commander 1st Class (male) Commander 1st Degree: Star Commander (male)
Commander 1st Degree: Badge* Commander 1st Degree: Star* Commander (male)
Commander (female) Knight 1st Class (male) Knight 1st Class (female)
Commander (female) Knight 1st Degree (male) Knight 1st Degree (female)
Knight (male) Knight (female) Silver Cross of the Order
Knight (male) Knight (female) Silver Cross of the Order
World Medals Index Text List Ribbon Chart References

* Male holders of the Commander 1st Class grade wear a neck badge and star, female Commanders 1st Grade only wear the star.

Page last updated: 18 March 2003