Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 5 15 May 2017
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Foreign Coins and Medals, Denmark, 'Kingmark' badge, 1940, to celebrate the 70th birthday of King Christian X, in gold and enamel, Ladies' issue and as worn by the actress and dancer Oda Huld (1896-1985), designed by Arno Malinowski (1899-1976) for Georg Jensen, CX cypher on crowned rectangular 'flag', brooch suspender, 25 x 15mm., wt. 4.62gms., very fine
Initially made to celebrate the King's 70th birthday, the Kingmark badge became a popular symbol of Danish independence, patriotism, and solidarity following the German occupation on 9th April, 1940. Christian X remained in Copenhagen throughout the war (see also lot above). (120 - 150 GBP)
Initially made to celebrate the King's 70th birthday, the Kingmark badge became a popular symbol of Danish independence, patriotism, and solidarity following the German occupation on 9th April, 1940. Christian X remained in Copenhagen throughout the war (see also lot above). (120 - 150 GBP)