Order of the Elephant
Order of chivalry
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The Order of the Elephant is a Danish order of chivalry and is Denmark's highest-ranked honour. It has origins in the 15th century, but has officially existed since 1693, and since the establishment of constitutional monarchy in 1849, is now... Wikipedia
Awarded for: At the Monarch's pleasure
First induction: 1693 Christian V of Denmark
Grades: Knight; (Danish: Ridder, abbr.: R.E.)
Last induction: 2024 Princess Josephine of Denmark
Motto: Magnanimi Pretium; (Latin: The prize of greatness)
Sovereign: Frederik X
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