King Christian X's Liberty Medal

King Christian X's Liberty Medal (Danish: Kong Christian den Tiendes frihedsmedaille) was a commemorative decoration awarded by King Christian X for special services to Denmark during World War II.[1]

King Christian X's Liberty Medal
Kong Christian den Tiendes frihedsmedaille
Obverse and reverse of the medal
Awarded forSpecial contributions to the struggle for a free Denmark.[1]
Country Denmark
Presented byKing Christian X
EligibilityForeigners and Danes living abroad[1]
Post-nominalsChr.X.Fr.M.
Established5 May 1946[1]
TotalApproximately 3000
Ribbon bar of the medal

Appearance

The medal is circular and made of silver. It is suspended by an integral crown suspension. The obverse bears the effigy in profile of King Christian X, facing right. Inscribed around the edge is CHRISTIANUS X REX DANIÆ (Christian X King of the Danes). The reverse is inscribed with PRO DANIA (for Denmark) and dated 1940-1945 surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves.[2]

Recipients

References
  1. Jespersen, Knud J.V. (2009). Rytterkongen : et portræt af Christian 10 (2. udgave, 1. oplag. ed.). [Kbh.]: Gyldendal. p. 509. ISBN 8702077515.
  2. "King Christian X's Medal in Commemoration of the Liberation - 'Pro-Dania' medal (Kong Christian den Tiendes frihedsmedaille), miniature". medal-medaille.com. Retrieved 27 November 2012.
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