Description
reverse marked "STERLING"
had already been in France at this point for a year with the 59th Battalion
He was liberated by the Russians after serving one year at Stalag Luft One
405 Squadron
Schmundt then served for almost a year as Admiral Nordmeer (North Atlantic)
Denmark, Kingdom. An Order Of Dannebrog, Iii Class Knight, C.1920 Auction reverse marked "STERLING"(Dannebrogordenen). Instituted in 1671. (1912 1947 Issue). Christian X. In silver gilt with red and white enamels, measuring 28. 5 mm (w) x 59. 5 mm (h), intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Dannebrog is a Danish order of chivalry instituted in 1671 by Christian V. Until 1808, membership in the order was limited to fifty members of noble or royal rank who formed a single class known as White Knights, to