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The Danish monarch is the head of the Order. The Order is worn by members of the Royal family, and may also be bestowed on foreign heads of state.

The Order of the Elephant has one class: Knight of the Elephant (Riddere af Elefantordenen).


INSIGNIA

  • The ''collar'' of the Order is of gold. It consists of alternating elephants and towers. On the cover of the elephants there is a D which stands for ''Dania'', mediaeval Latin for Denmark.


  • The ''badge'' of the Order is the elephant made of white-enamelled gold. It is about 5cm high. On its back the elephant is bearing a watch tower; in front of the tower a Moor is sitting, holding a golden spear; on the right side of the elephant there is a cross of diamonds and on the left the elephant bears the monogram of the bestowing monarch.


  • The ''star'' of the Order is an eight-pointed silver star. At its center there is a red disc with a cross, surrounded by a laurel wreath in silver. It is worn on the left side of the chest.


  • The ''sash'' of the Order is of light-blue silk moiré and 10 cm wide. It is placed on the left shoulder with the elephant resting against the right hip. The collar is not worn when the sash is used.


Upon the death of a Knight of the Elephant, the insignia of the Order must be returned.


CURRENT MEMBERS



OTHER NOTABLE MEMBERS

Previous non-royal members have included:



SEE ALSO



EXTERNAL LINK

  • Royal Danish Orders. Unofficial site. Pictures of the Order of the Elephant, history and recipients.