The Medal for Noble Deeds (or Medaljen for Ædel Dåd in Danish) is a prestigious Danish award given to individuals who have saved a life while putting themselves at great risk.
Established on 12 June 1793 by King Christian VII at the suggestion of the Finance Collegium, the Medal for Noble Deeds recognizes acts of extraordinary bravery. It is currently overseen by the Ministry of Justice.
Due to its stringent criteria, the medal is rarely awarded; as of 2011, there were only eight living recipients. On 25 September 2015, the medal was awarded to three women and a man for their heroic actions during the Præstø Fjord accident on 11 February 2011.
This medal honors those whose selfless acts of courage and bravery exemplify the highest standards of heroism, often resulting in the saving of lives under perilous circumstances.
