Medal for Noble Deeds (Denmark)
| Medal for Noble Deeds Medaljen for Ædel Dåd | |
|---|---|
| Type | Award medal |
| Country |  Denmark |
| Presented by | Frederik X |
| Post-nominals | M.f.æ.D. |
| Established | 12 June 1793[1] |
| Last awarded | 25 September 2015[2] |
 Ribbon bar of the medal | |
| Related | Medal for Saving Life from Drowning |
The Medal for Noble Deeds (Danish: Medaljen for Ædel Dåd) is a Danish medal awarded to recognize the saving of a life at great risk to the rescuer and the rescued.[1]
History[edit]
The Medal for Noble Deeds was established 12 June 1793 by King Christian VII at the suggestion of the Finance Collegium. It is currently administered by the Ministry of Justice.[1] The Medal is rarely awarded, and in 2011 there were 8 living recipients. On September 25, 2015, the Medal was awarded to three women and a man for heroic deeds at the Præstø Fjord accident on February 11, 2011.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Resolution om indstiftelse af medaljen for ædel dåd. (* 1)" (in Danish). retsinformation.dk. 1997-09-25. Retrieved 2012-09-17.
- ^ a b "Ulykken har gjort de smukke dage ekstra smukke, men også de mørke dage lidt mørkere" (in Danish). B.dk. Retrieved 2015-09-26.