Denmark, Kingdom. An Order Of The Dannebrog, Ii Class Commander Badge, Ii Period (1808-1842), C.1835 Hold A DJ (Deutsches Jungvolk/German Youths)

A DJ (Deutsches Jungvolk/German Youths) shoulder strap of the 539th Unit

each with a black felt centre within a gilt aluminum braided-style frame

with white enameled arms and stylized gothic decoration in green and white enamels between the arms of the cross

detailing in the crown and wings in black threading

reverse inscribed in Russian "For Zeal"

Denmark, Kingdom. An Order Of The Dannebrog, Ii Class Commander Badge, Ii Period (1808-1842), C.1835 Hold A DJ (Deutsches Jungvolk/German Youths)(Dannebrogordenen). Instituted in 1671. In Gold and silver with red enamels, the letters and crowned monogram on the cross, along with the pebbled framework on the cross in Gold, the cross base in silver with red enamels, maker marked "CI" on the reverse, measuring 61 mm (w) x 77. 5 mm (h), dual prong pinback, intact enamels, contact marks on the reverse, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Dannebrog was instituted on October 12, 1671 by