Denmark, Kingdom. A Rare Order Of The Dannebrog, Grand Cross Badge, By P.kurtz, C.1760 Auction Archive as action stations had been

as action stations had been sounded and the speed increased just before she was hit

oval saw-tooth edged blackened brass disk held in place via two small screws on the top

diameter 36mm (1

including awards to Colonel Oscar Charles Pelletier

1943 and qualified as a Driver I

Denmark, Kingdom. A Rare Order Of The Dannebrog, Grand Cross Badge, By P.kurtz, C.1760 Auction Archive as action stations had beenInstituted 12 October 1671 by Christian V. (1746 1766 issue). An early badge and typical quality for the period, in silver, consisting of a Latin Cross with red and white enameled arms, the obverse with 14 glass jewels, the reverse with a central monogram of Frederick V topped by a royal crown, on loop with suspension ring, unmarked however exhibiting the manufacturing characteristics of the Danish royal goldsmith Poul (Paul) Kurtz, measuring 45. 32