King Frederick VIII's Memorial Medal in Silver

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SKU: 02.DKN.0191.101.01 .000

  • King Frederick VIII's Memorial Medal in Silver Obverse
  • King Frederick VIII's Memorial Medal in Silver Reverse

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Attributes

  • Country
    Denmark
  • Makers
    August Thomsen, Copenhagen
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: FREDERICUS VIII REX DANIAE Rev: 3 JUNI 1843 14 MAY 1912
  • Size
    28mm
  • Version Remarks
    This medal is obverse stamped "LINDAHL" and reverse stamped "AUG. THOMSEN". The silver medal weighs 10 grams. The pics are taken by: http://www.ordersandmedals.net/Denmark/Medals/Medals/Medals.htm

History


Established by King Christian X, this medal was awarded to recognize military personnel, including the army, and navy, members of the Royal Life Guards, and police who assisted in the transportation of King Frederik VIII's coffin and stood guard at the funeral.

There was one woman who was included as a recipient of this award.

The reverse of this medal is engraved with the date of the King's birth and death.

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