Medal Pro Meritis

DNK039 Medaljen Pro Meritis

  • Medal was instituted by King Christian VII in 1771.
  • Medal was awarded to prominent scholars and scientists at home and abroad.
  • Medal was awarded in two classes: gold and silver.
  • There are four types of the medal.
  • Type I - Christian VII.


  • Type II - Frederick VI.


  • Type III - Christian VIII.


  • Type IV - Frederick VII.

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