King Christian X's Liberty Medal

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

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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]

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