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Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 29  19 Mar 2019
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Lot 1766

Estimate: 100 GBP
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Commemorative Medals, Denmark, Christian X (1870-1912-1947), 'Kingmark' badges (12), 1940, to celebrate the 70th birthday of King Christian X, gentlemens' issue in silver and enamel, designed by Arno Malinowski (1899-1976) for Georg Jensen, CX cypher on crowned rectangular 'flag', 25 x 15mm., brooch suspender (2) and stud fitting (10), extremely fine or nearly so (12)
This and the above lot were 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.
(100-140 GBP)
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