Dannebrogordenens Hæderstegn, also referred to as theCross of Honour of the Order of the Dannebrog (post-nominals: D.Ht.), is a meritous award connected to theDanishOrder of the Dannebrog. The cross was instituted by KingFrederick VI of Denmark and Norway on 28 June 1808, and was namedDannebrogsmændenes Hæderstegn (D.M.) until 1952.
The cross may be awarded to Danes who have provided a service to "the fatherland" through a noble deed. It is also worn by the individual members of the royal family. The cross is of lesser rank than the Order of the Dannebrog, but is considered an additional recognition if awarded (and in modern times it is only awarded) to someone who is already a holder of the Order.
The cross is identical to the knight's cross of the Order of the Dannebrog, except in plain silver; it is worn on a ribbon (gentlemen) or bow (ladies) of the Order, white with red edges, nowadays withrosette, on the left chest.
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