The Medal for Noble Deeds ( da, 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.

History

The Medal for Noble Deeds was established 12 June 1793 by

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at the suggestion of the Finance Collegium. It is currently administered by the

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. 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.

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Medaljen for ædel Dåd (The medal for noble deeds)

Kongelige medaljer og tegn (Royal medals and signs)
Orders, decorations, and medals of Denmark