Denmark, Kingdom. A Red Cross Medal For Relief Work During Wartime 1939-1945 United Republic of reverse illustrating a bishop blessing

reverse illustrating a bishop blessing the cathedral's cornerstone with a cross prominently displayed to the left of the cornerstone

with a machine-embroidered lightning-bolt shaped downwards facing arrow in silver-grey thread

and victory

366 mm (h - inclusive laurel wreath)

TIRAH 1897-98

Denmark, Kingdom. A Red Cross Medal For Relief Work During Wartime 1939-1945 United Republic of reverse illustrating a bishop blessing(Dansk Rde Kors mindemedalje til hjlpearbejde under krigstid). Instituted in 1946. In silver with red and white enamels, measuring 38. 7 mm (w) x 42 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: Danish Red Cross Commemorative Medal for Relief Work During Wartime 1939 1945 was instituted on February 1, 1946 and awarded for relief work during the Second World War.