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Object Name |
Medal |
Donor |
Sorensen, Karl Dan |
Description |
Medal of Liberty. Silver, round medal attached by a decorative crown to a red/white ribbon. The silver medal has the face of King Christian X, with writing on either side: "Christianus X, Rex Daniæ." The back side of the medal has two arching leaf-covered branches that surround the words, " Pro Dania 1940-1945." The ribbon is attached to the decorative crown with red string, that also hold the ribbon in its folded shape, as well as attaches a safety pin to the back side of the ribbon. Dimensions: (approximated) Length: 3.0" (ribbon and medal) Diameter: 1.188" (diameter of medal) Width: 2.125" (widest portion of ribbon) Overall the medal/ribbon are in good shape. The circular, silver medal is worn on both sides, with some scratch marks, nicks in the outer edges, and wear scuffs along the outer edges. The decorative crown piece is not completely centered on the circular medal. It has some black and gold tones and has area of tarnishment. There is a ring at the top of the crown, which in conjunction with red thread, attach the red/white ribbon to the decorative crown. The ribbon is worn, with fading/smudging throughout. The white stripe through the middle of the red is now dirt smudged and has a pinkish hue. There are several tiny snags/holes in the ribbon on both the front and back sides. The thread that holds the safety pin on and the ribbon to the decorative crown is slightly faded and somewhat sloppily sewn. The safety pin appears to be in good condition, with a few minor scuff marks. |
Dimensions |
W-2.125 L-3 Dia-1.188 inches |
Title |
Christianus X, Rex Daniæ, Pro Dania 1940-1945 |
Place Of Origin |
Denmark |
Owned By |
Sorensen, Jenny |
Material |
metal/ribbon/thread/safety pin |
Associated People |
Sorensen, Karl Dan Sorensen, Jenny King Christian X Munk, Kaj Jensen, Povl Bang |
Search Terms |
Sorensen, Karl Dan Sorensen, Jenny King Christian X Nazi Chicago, IL heatre Munk. Kaj Jewish persecution Medal of Liberty Jensen, Povl Bang |
Provenance |
This medal, with an accompanying letter (2000.222.002) written by Povl Bang-Jensen, were sent on behalf of King Christian, to honor the recepient, Jenny Sorensen, for her contribution to Denmark's cause during the years of Nazi occupation. Jenny Sorensen worked as an actress in the Danish theatre of Chicago. One play was by Danish playright Kaj Munk, who was a protestant priest executed by the Nazis for his anti-Nazi writings. In the play, Jenny played a Jewish woman who was persecuted by the Nazis in Denmark. This medal was on display in Jenny's home along with other mementos. |
Date Received by Museum |
05/01/2000 |
Images |
047\2000219003.JPG |
Accession number |
2000.222 |
Object Identification Number |
2000.222.003 |