King Christian X's Liberty Medal (Danish: Kong Christian den Tiendes frihedsmedaille) was a commemorative decoration awarded by KingChristian 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 for
Special contributions to the struggle for a free Denmark.[1]
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]
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