Medal for Saving Life from Drowning

DNK043 Medaljen for Druknedes Redning

• Medal was instituted on 19 August 1812.
• Medal is awarded to individuals for saving life from drowning.
• Until 1864 the medal was awarded in two classes: gold and silver. After 1864 the medal is awarded in silver.
• There are several types of the medal, depending on the reigning monarch.
• Type I - Frederick VI. 3 gold medals, 118 silver medals, and 207 silver medals without ring were awarded.
• This type of medal has four varieties.

• Type II - Christian VIII. 45 silver medals and 53 silver medals without ring were awarded.

• Type III - Frederick VII. 2 gold medals, 66 silver medals, and 66 silver medals without ring were awarded.

• Type IV - Christian IX. 593 silver medals and 154 silver medals without ring were awarded.

• Type V - Frederick VIII. 121 silver medals and 69 silver medals without ring were awarded.

• Type VI - Christian X.

• Type VII - Frederick IX.

• Type VIII - Margrethe II.

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