Grand Cross

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The Grand Cross is the highest and most prestigious class of the Danish Order of the Dannebrog, typically awarded to royalty, heads of state, and individuals of exceptional distinction.

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Grand Cross canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf order of chivalry grade
alsoKnownAs Grand Cross
Storkors af Dannebrogordenen NERFINISHED
associatedWith Danish monarchy
Danish royal court NERFINISHED
awardedBy Danish Crown NERFINISHED
Monarch of Denmark
awardedFor exceptional merit
outstanding service to Denmark
strengthening relations with Denmark
ceremonialUse official state ceremonies
royal banquets
state visits
conferredBy royal decree
country Kingdom of Denmark NERFINISHED
eligibility heads of state
high-ranking Danish citizens
individuals of exceptional distinction
members of foreign royal families
royalty
governingBody Danish Royal Household NERFINISHED
gradeOf Danish honours system
hasMotto Gud og Kongen (God and the King) (order motto)
highestRankOf Order of the Dannebrog NERFINISHED
insigniaIncludes breast star
miniature insignia
sash badge
legalStatus regulated by Danish law
notableRecipientCategory Danish prime ministers
European monarchs
foreign heads of state
members of the Danish royal family
orderType dynastic order grade
state order
partOf Order of the Dannebrog NERFINISHED
prestigeLevel highest class of the Order of the Dannebrog
rankAbove Commander 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog
religion Lutheran tradition (historical association)
ribbonColor white with red edges
symbol Danish royal crown
red border cross
white-enameled cross
wearingRegulatedBy Danish order of precedence NERFINISHED
wornAs badge on sash
breast star
sash

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Order of the Dannebrog hasGrade Grand Cross