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    Order of The White Elephant


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    Dear Members

    Please help me with this one. What type, what class and how old / rare is this order?

    Regards

    North Denmark

    Hi North Denmark,

    well it is 5th class (a.k.a. Member) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant.

    This one looks like it was made in silver and has nice hot enamel, so it's not from the last horrible vintages ;)

    I'd say this piece was made in 50s-60s and definitely before 1978 (when the Order was reorganized and the form of suspension was changed). Before 1978 5th class of this order should be the most numerous one (since the number of holders for this class was unrestricted as opposed to higher classes).

    Hope that helps!

    Regards,

    Nick

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    Hi North Denmark,

    well it is 5th class (a.k.a. Member) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant.

    This one looks like it was made in silver and has nice hot enamel, so it's not from the last horrible vintages ;)

    I'd say this piece was made in 50s-60s and definitely before 1978 (when the Order was reorganized and the form of suspension was changed). Before 1978 5th class of this order should be the most numerous one (since the number of holders for this class was unrestricted as opposed to higher classes).

    Hope that helps!

    Regards,

    Nick

    Thanks Nick, you are a great help :) . I also have this version which is smaller 59*31.5 mm.There are also other differences as you can see. Is this an older type? (Order of the Dannebrog Christian X 1912-1947. Danish Red Cross Decoration of Honor 1916-1963)

    Regards

    North Denmark

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    Hi North Denmark,

    If you PM me, I have a possible recipient for that last bar.

    /Michael

    Thanks to Great Dane for Great Help. Without revealing the name of the recipient, I can say that the Order of the White Elephant is awarded before 1919. Japan X You're right about the metal, silver gilt but without marks :beer:

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    It the 5th class of the The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant. Its a type 2 verison. given out after 1909. Its the wrong etue i think. On Ebay there are prices from 25-50£.

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    On 09/01/2023 at 22:53, Aniki said:

    Guys, how about this one? I'd appreciate for information which period is this particular WE. Many thanks in advance 

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    It´s the 5th clas of WE after 1909. There normaly are a number on the backside of the crown that say the year its made.

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