The Peace Prize Medal (or De Blå Beretters Fredsprismedalje in Danish) was established in 1995 by Queen Margrethe II. It is awarded to Danish individuals who have completed a UN mission tour and received a corresponding medal.
Unique among Danish medals, recipients can apply for it themselves. The medal honors the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations personnel who received the 1988 Nobel Peace Prize. Those who served before 1988 can attach a silver laurel branch to the ribbon, marking their early contributions.
The Peace Prize Medal Design
The Peace Prize Medal features a distinguished design to honor Danish UN peacekeepers. The medal itself is typically circular, displaying relevant imagery such as the emblem of the United Nations or other peacekeeping symbols.
The obverse side often includes a representation of the Nobel Peace Prize, reflecting the 1988 award given to UN peacekeeping forces. The reverse side may carry inscriptions denoting the medal’s purpose and the recipient’s service details.
The ribbon is adorned with a silver laurel branch for those who served before 1988, symbolizing their early contributions to peacekeeping efforts.
