Medal for Saving Life from Drowning, in Silver, Type IV

SKU: 02.DKN.0118.402.01

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  • country
    Denmark
  • date of institution
    June 4, 1812
  • makers
    the Royal Mint, Copenhagen

History


Established by King Frederick VI, this medal is awarded to recognize individuals who have saved someone from drowning in the circumstance that both the rescuer and person drowning are in great danger.

If the medal is conferred twice, the additional medal is called "The Medal for Noble Deeds".

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Medal for Saving Life from Drowning, in Silver, Type IV

  • Price

    $550+ USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: CHRISTIAN DEN NIENDE DANMARKS KONGE Rev: AF FARENS SVAELG FREMBLOMSTRER PRIIS OH LON

  • Size

    47mm

  • Maker

    The Royal Mint, Copenhagen

  • Version Remarks

    The obverse is stamped "CONRADSEN", the reverse is stamped "I.C."

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