Overview
- Brief Narrative
- Commemorative sterling silver and red enamel woman's emblem pin with pinbar issued by the Georg Jensen Company to honor the 70th birthday of King Christian X of Denmark on August 21, 1940. Designed by Arno Malinowski, the pin features the King’s initials, the years 1870-1940, and the Danish flag. The German army occupied Denmark on April 9, 1940. Christian remained in Copenhagen and the Kingmark became a popular symbol of Danish independence, patriotism, and solidarity. Germany permitted the democratic government to retain control over domestic affairs until August 1943, when the growing resistance movement led Germany to institute martial law. Denmark was liberated by British forces on May 5, 1945. A second pin was issued for Christian’s 75th birthday in 1945. Over 1 million were produced until his death in 1947; production ceased at the request of his son, King Frederick IX.
- Date
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commemoration:
1940 September 26
- Geography
-
creation:
Copenhagen (Denmark)
- Credit Line
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Jordan, Lorraine, and Rachel Cherrick, In honor of Fred and Kay Zeidman
- Markings
- X partially encircled by C
front, lower left, engraved : 1870
front, lower right, engraved : 1940
reverse, lower left, Georg Jensen maker’s mark, engraved : G within J in a square
reverse, lower right, silver hallmark, engraved : 925 - Contributor
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Manufacturer:
Georg Jensen
Designer: Arno Malinowski
Physical Details
- Classification
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Jewelry
- Category
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Pins (Jewelry)
- Object Type
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Lapel pins (aat)
- Genre/Form
- Jewelry.
- Physical Description
- Cast sterling silver rectangular pin attached by 2 chains to a horizontal bar with a hinged straight pin and swivel safety catch. In the center is a silver shield with an engraved X within an engraved C over a silver cross with red enamel paint at the corners to represent the Danish flag. In the lower corner are casts of the dates 1870 and 1940. A cast of the Danish royal crown is attached to the top of the pin. On the reverse is a Georg Jensen maker’s mark and a silver hallmark.
- Dimensions
- overall: Height: 1.375 inches (3.493 cm) | Width: 0.875 inches (2.223 cm) | Depth: 0.250 inches (0.635 cm)
- Materials
- overall : silver, enamel
Rights & Restrictions
- Conditions on Access
- No restrictions on access
- Conditions on Use
- No restrictions on use
Keywords & Subjects
- Topical Term
- Nationalism--Denmark---History. World War, 1939-1945--Denmark. Denmark--History--German occupation, 1940-1945.
- Geographic Name
- Copenhagen (Denmark)
Administrative Notes
- Legal Status
- Permanent Collection
- Provenance
- The Christian X commemorative pin was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2010 by Jordan, Lorraine, and Rachel Cherrick in honor of Fred and Kay Zeidman.
- Funding Note
- The cataloging of this artifact has been supported by a grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.
- Record last modified:
- 2024-10-03 12:07:32
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The collection consists of King Christian X commemorative pins produced in Denmark and worn as symbols of patriotism during the occupation by Nazi Germany from 1940-1945.
Date: 1940-1945
Kingmark silver and red enamel pin with chains on a pinbar commemorating the 70th birthday in 1940 of King Christian X of Denmark
Object
Commemorative sterling silver and red enamel woman's emblem pin with pinbar issued by the Georg Jensen Company to honor the 70th birthday of King Christian X of Denmark on August 21, 1940. Designed by Arno Malinowski, the pin features the King’s initials, the years 1870-1940, and the Danish flag. The German army occupied Denmark on April 9, 1940. Christian remained in Copenhagen and the Kingmark became a popular symbol of Danish independence, patriotism, and solidarity. Germany permitted the democratic government to retain control over domestic affairs until August 1943, when the growing resistance movement led Germany to institute martial law. Denmark was liberated by British forces on May 5, 1945. A second pin was issued for Christian’s 75th birthday in 1945. Over 1 million were produced until his death in 1947; production ceased at the request of his son, King Frederick IX.
Kingmark silver and red enamel pin with chains on a pinbar commemorating the 70th birthday in 1940 of King Christian X of Denmark
Object
Commemorative sterling silver and red enamel woman's emblem pin with pinbar issued by the Georg Jensen Company to honor the 70th birthday of King Christian X of Denmark on August 21, 1940. Designed by Arno Malinowski, the pin features the King’s initials, the years 1870-1940, and the Danish flag. The German army occupied Denmark on April 9, 1940. Christian remained in Copenhagen and the Kingmark became a popular symbol of Danish independence, patriotism, and solidarity. Germany permitted the democratic government to retain control over domestic affairs until August 1943, when the growing resistance movement led Germany to institute martial law. Denmark was liberated by British forces on May 5, 1945. A second pin was issued for Christian’s 75th birthday in 1945. Over 1 million were produced until his death in 1947; production ceased at the request of his son, King Frederick IX.
Kingmark silver and red enamel pin with chains on a pinbar commemorating the 75th birthday in 1945 of King Christian X of Denmark
Object
Commemorative sterling silver and red enamel woman's emblem pin with pinbar issued by the Georg Jensen Company to honor the 75th birthday of King Christian X of Denmark on August 21, 1945. Designed by Arno Malinowski, the pin features the King’s initials, the years 1870-1945, and the Danish flag. The German army occupied Denmark on April 9, 1940. Christian remained in Copenhagen and the Kingmark became a popular symbol of Danish independence, patriotism, and solidarity. Germany permitted the democratic government to retain control over domestic affairs until August 1943, when the growing resistance movement led Germany to institute martial law. Denmark was liberated by British forces on May 5, 1945. A second pin was issued for Christian’s 75th birthday in 1945. Over 1 million were produced until his death in 1947; production ceased at the request of his son, King Frederick IX.
Kingmark silver and red enamel spring tension pin commemorating the 70th birthday in 1940 of King Christian X of Denmark
Object
Commemorative sterling silver and red enamel men's emblem pin issued by the Georg Jensen Company to honor the 70th birthday of King Christian X of Denmark on August 21, 1940. Designed by Arno Malinowski, the pin features the King’s initials, the years 1870-1940, and the Danish flag. The German army occupied Denmark on April 9, 1940. Christian remained in Copenhagen and the Kingmark became a popular symbol of Danish independence, patriotism, and solidarity. Germany permitted the democratic government to retain control over domestic affairs until August 1943, when the growing resistance movement led Germany to institute martial law. Denmark was liberated by British forces on May 5, 1945. A second pin was issued for Christian’s 75th birthday in 1945. Over 1 million were produced until his death in 1947; production ceased at the request of his son, King Frederick IX.
Kingmark silver and red enamel pin with a buttonhole back commemorating the 75th birthday in 1945 of King Christian X of Denmark
Object
Commemorative sterling silver and red enamel men's emblem pin issued by the Georg Jensen Company to honor the 75th birthday of King Christian X of Denmark on August 21, 1945. Designed by Arno Malinowski, the pin features the King’s initials, the years 1870-1945, and the Danish flag. The German army occupied Denmark on April 9, 1940. Christian remained in Copenhagen and the Kingmark became a popular symbol of Danish independence, patriotism, and solidarity. Germany permitted the democratic government to retain control over domestic affairs until August 1943, when the growing resistance movement led Germany to institute martial law. Denmark was liberated by British forces on May 5, 1945. A second pin was issued for Christian’s 75th birthday in 1945. Over 1 million were produced until his death in 1947; production ceased at the request of his son, King Frederick IX.
Kingmark silver and red enamel tension pin commemorating the 75th birthday in 1945 of King Christian X of Denmark
Object
Commemorative sterling silver and red enamel men's emblem pin issued by the Georg Jensen Company to honor the 75th birthday of King Christian X of Denmark on August 21, 1945. Designed by Arno Malinowski, the pin features the King’s initials, the years 1870-1945, and the Danish flag. The German army occupied Denmark on April 9, 1940. Christian remained in Copenhagen and the Kingmark became a popular symbol of Danish independence, patriotism, and solidarity. Germany permitted the democratic government to retain control over domestic affairs until August 1943, when the growing resistance movement led Germany to institute martial law. Denmark was liberated by British forces on May 5, 1945. A second pin was issued for Christian’s 75th birthday in 1945. Over 1 million were produced until his death in 1947; production ceased at the request of his son, King Frederick IX.
Kingmark silver and red enamel pin with chains on a pinbar commemorating the 70th birthday in 1940 of King Christian X of Denmark
Object
Commemorative sterling silver and red enamel woman's emblem pin with pinbar issued by the Georg Jensen Company to honor the 70th birthday of King Christian X of Denmark on August 21, 1940. Designed by Arno Malinowski, the pin features the King’s initials, the years 1870-1940, and the Danish flag. The German army occupied Denmark on April 9, 1940. Christian remained in Copenhagen and the Kingmark became a popular symbol of Danish independence, patriotism, and solidarity. Germany permitted the democratic government to retain control over domestic affairs until August 1943, when the growing resistance movement led Germany to institute martial law. Denmark was liberated by British forces on May 5, 1945. A second pin was issued for Christian’s 75th birthday in 1945. Over 1 million were produced until his death in 1947; production ceased at the request of his son, King Frederick IX.
Kingmark silver and red enamel pin with a buttonhole back commemorating the 70th birthday in 1940 of King Christian X of Denmark
Object
Commemorative sterling silver and red enamel men's emblem pin with buttonhole back issued by the Georg Jensen Company to honor the 70th birthday of King Christian X of Denmark on August 21, 1940. Designed by Arno Malinowski, the pin features the King’s initials, the years 1870-1940, and the Danish flag. The German army occupied Denmark on April 9, 1940. Christian remained in Copenhagen and the Kingmark became a popular symbol of Danish independence, patriotism, and solidarity. Germany permitted the democratic government to retain control over domestic affairs until August 1943, when the growing resistance movement led Germany to institute martial law. Denmark was liberated by British forces on May 5, 1945. A second pin was issued for Christian’s 75th birthday in 1945. Over 1 million were produced until his death in 1947; production ceased at the request of his son, King Frederick IX.
Kingmark silver and red enamel spring tension pin commemorating the 70th birthday in 1940 of King Christian X of Denmark
Object
Commemorative sterling silver and red enamel men's emblem pin with a spring pin issued by the Georg Jensen Company to honor the 70th birthday of King Christian X of Denmark on August 21, 1940. Designed by Arno Malinowski, the pin features the King’s initials, the years 1870-1940, and the Danish flag. The German army occupied Denmark on April 9, 1940. Christian remained in Copenhagen and the Kingmark became a popular symbol of Danish independence, patriotism, and solidarity. Germany permitted the democratic government to retain control over domestic affairs until August 1943, when the growing resistance movement led Germany to institute martial law. Denmark was liberated by British forces on May 5, 1945. A second pin was issued for Christian’s 75th birthday in 1945. Over 1 million were produced until his death in 1947; production ceased at the request of his son, King Frederick IX.
Kingmark silver and red enamel spring tension pin commemorating the 70th birthday in 1940 of King Christian X of Denmark
Object
Commemorative sterling silver and red enamel men's emblem pin with a tension spring issued by the Georg Jensen Company to honor the 70th birthday of King Christian X of Denmark on August 21, 1940. Designed by Arno Malinowski, the pin features the King’s initials, the years 1870-1940, and the Danish flag. The German army occupied Denmark on April 9, 1940. Christian remained in Copenhagen and the Kingmark became a popular symbol of Danish independence, patriotism, and solidarity. Germany permitted the democratic government to retain control over domestic affairs until August 1943, when the growing resistance movement led Germany to institute martial law. Denmark was liberated by British forces on May 5, 1945. A second pin was issued for Christian’s 75th birthday in 1945. Over 1 million were produced until his death in 1947; production ceased at the request of his son, King Frederick IX.
Kingmark silver and red enamel pin with chains on a pinbar commemorating the 70th birthday in 1940 of King Christian X of Denmark
Object
Commemorative sterling silver and red enamel woman's emblem pin with pinbar issued by the Georg Jensen Company to honor the 70th birthday of King Christian X of Denmark on August 21, 1940. Designed by Arno Malinowski, the pin features the King’s initials, the years 1870-1940, and the Danish flag. The German army occupied Denmark on April 9, 1940. Christian remained in Copenhagen and the Kingmark became a popular symbol of Danish independence, patriotism, and solidarity. Germany permitted the democratic government to retain control over domestic affairs until August 1943, when the growing resistance movement led Germany to institute martial law. Denmark was liberated by British forces on May 5, 1945. A second pin was issued for Christian’s 75th birthday in 1945. Over 1 million were produced until his death in 1947; production ceased at the request of his son, King Frederick IX.
Kingmark silver and red enamel pin with a buttonhole back commemorating the 70th birthday in 1940 of King Christian X of Denmark
Object
Commemorative sterling silver and red enamel men's emblem pin with buttonhole back issued by the Georg Jensen Company to honor the 70th birthday of King Christian X of Denmark on August 21, 1940. Designed by Arno Malinowski, the pin features the King’s initials, the years 1870-1940, and the Danish flag. The German army occupied Denmark on April 9, 1940. Christian remained in Copenhagen and the Kingmark became a popular symbol of Danish independence, patriotism, and solidarity. Germany permitted the democratic government to retain control over domestic affairs until August 1943, when the growing resistance movement led Germany to institute martial law. Denmark was liberated by British forces on May 5, 1945. A second pin was issued for Christian’s 75th birthday in 1945. Over 1 million were produced until his death in 1947; production ceased at the request of his son, King Frederick IX.
Dark gray velvet drawstring Georg Jensen jewelry bag used to hold pins commemorating the birthday of King Christian X of Denmark
Object
Drawstring jewelry pouch used to hold commemorative emblem pins first issued on August 21, 1940, by the Georg Jensen Company to honor the 70th birthday of King Christian X of Denmark. Designed by Arno Malinowski, the pin features the King’s initials, the years 1870-1940, and the Danish flag. The German army occupied Denmark on April 9, 1940. Christian remained in Copenhagen and the Kingmark became a popular symbol of Danish independence, patriotism, and solidarity. Germany permitted the democratic government to retain control over domestic affairs until August 1943, when the growing resistance movement led Germany to institute martial law. Denmark was liberated by British forces on May 5, 1945. A second pin was issued for Christian’s 75th birthday in 1945. Over 1 million were produced until his death in 1947; production ceased at the request of his son, King Frederick IX.
Dark gray velvet drawstring Georg Jensen jewelry bag used to hold pins commemorating the birthday of King Christian X of Denmark
Object
Drawstring jewelry pouch used to hold commemorative emblem pins first issued on August 21, 1940, by the Georg Jensen Company to honor the 70th birthday of King Christian X of Denmark. Designed by Arno Malinowski, the pin features the King’s initials, the years 1870-1940, and the Danish flag. The German army occupied Denmark on April 9, 1940. Christian remained in Copenhagen and the Kingmark became a popular symbol of Danish independence, patriotism, and solidarity. Germany permitted the democratic government to retain control over domestic affairs until August 1943, when the growing resistance movement led Germany to institute martial law. Denmark was liberated by British forces on May 5, 1945. A second pin was issued for Christian’s 75th birthday in 1945. Over 1 million were produced until his death in 1947; production ceased at the request of his son, King Frederick IX.
Dark gray velvet drawstring Georg Jensen jewelry bag used to hold pins commemorating the birthday of King Christian X of Denmark
Object
Drawstring jewelry pouch used to hold commemorative emblem pins first issued on August 21, 1940, by the Georg Jensen Company to honor the 70th birthday of King Christian X of Denmark. Designed by Arno Malinowski, the pin features the King’s initials, the years 1870-1940, and the Danish flag. The German army occupied Denmark on April 9, 1940. Christian remained in Copenhagen and the Kingmark became a popular symbol of Danish independence, patriotism, and solidarity. Germany permitted the democratic government to retain control over domestic affairs until August 1943, when the growing resistance movement led Germany to institute martial law. Denmark was liberated by British forces on May 5, 1945. A second pin was issued for Christian’s 75th birthday in 1945. Over 1 million were produced until his death in 1947; production ceased at the request of his son, King Frederick IX.
