Denmark: King Christian X's Liberty 'Pro Dania' Medal 1940-1945 (Kong Christian den Tiendes 'Pro Dania' Frihedsmedaille)

The medal complete with original silk riband, complete with mounting brooch complete with hinged pin and clasp fittings, and as issued

Contained in original red paper hinged card case of issue with medalists logo 'A Michelson' & their Copenhagen address on inside lid. The outside lid of the box with a gilt Danish crown emblem

Established on 5 May 1946, the 'Pro Dane' medal, awarded in single class, silver, was the principal Danish decoration used to reward both Danes and Allies who performed outstanding acts of devotion and services to Denmark during the Second World War

It is estimated that approximately 3000 x 'Pro Dane' medals were issued to Danish and allied recipients

Amongst the many famous and highly distinguished foreign recipients of the Pro Dane medal were;

- Sir Winston Churchill
- Field Marshal Jan Smuts
- King Haakon VII of Norway
- King Olav V of Norway

An interesting group of expatriate Danes, who received the Pro Dania medals for war service, were those living in British Colonies, including British India, Hong Kong Colony, Singapore Colony and the Federated Malay States (now Malaysia), who subsequently served with the with British Indian Army, and or local British colonial volunteer forces in Singapore (Straits Settlements Volunteer Force) and the various volunteer units in the Federated Malay States, this latter including the Johore Volunteer Engineers

A choice and desirable Second World War medal

Condition: EF

Code: 23357