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Obverse |
A 1.5mm raised rim with the bust of King Frederik IX facing right surrounded
by
the legend "FRIDERICUS IX REX DANIAE" in 2mm high letters, and the name
of the engraver 'H. SALOMON' below the bust. |
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Reverse |
A 1.5mm raised rim and at the top "JUTLANDIA", below which is a wreath of
oak
leaves enclosing the words "KOREA / 1951-1953" in two lines |
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Size |
31mm diameter. |
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Suspension |
The ribbon is threaded through a 12mm diameter ring, which passes through a
4mm loop fixed to the top of the medal. The ring will move forwards and
backwards but not sideways. |
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Composition |
Silver. |
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Designers |
H. Salomon and manufactured in Copenhagen by the Royal Danish Mint. |
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Naming |
Issued unnamed. |
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Ribbon |
Red 27mm wide, with two 5.5mm white stripes inset by 1.5mm. |
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No. of clasps |
None. |
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Other emblems |
None. |
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No. issued |
Approximately 480 |
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Instituted |
17 January 1956 by King Frederik IX, for service on the hospital ship
Jutlandia. (Erindringsmedaillen for deltagelse i hospitalskibet "Jutlandia"
Ekspedition til Korea 1951- 1953.) |
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Qualification |
Issued to those serving in the "Jutlandia" between 1951 and 1953. It was
awarded to both men and women on the recommendation of the Minister of
Foreign Affairs, who could also recommend foreigners for the award. |
Part of the Red Oblong Network