Order of the Dannebrog, Denmark, from the World's Decorations series (N30) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes 1890

This 1890 illustration depicts the Order of the Dannebrog, a Danish order of chivalry. It was part of the "World's Decorations" series created by Allen & Ginter for their cigarette cards. The card features a detailed depiction of the order's insignia, a red and gold cross with a royal crown, and a ribbon of red and white. The card is an example of chromolithography, a printing technique that uses multiple lithographic stones to create color images, popular during the late 19th century. The card is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City.