Denmark, Kingdom. An Order Of The Elephant, I Class Embroidered Star, C.1800 Archive It is an independent patriotic

It is an independent patriotic and lineal society named in honor of the Emperor Charles the Great (742-814) and also named after an ancient noble and chivalric order in Europe

Recommendations for appointments to the Order of the British Empire were originally made on the nomination of the United Kingdom

With two reverse attachment prongs and a beige paper liner

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Denmark, Kingdom. An Order Of The Elephant, I Class Embroidered Star, C.1800 Archive It is an independent patriotic(Elefantordenen). Instituted December 1, 1693 by King Christian V. Type III. (pre 1909 Issue). An excellent quality four point silver embroidered star comprising alternating rays of silver sequins and silver beading of increasing lengths, each ray ending in an eyelet, center obverse presents a beaded cross on a red foil background, surrounded by a silver bullion wreath with gilt details at 12 and 6 oclock, with an outer beaded ring and silver wire