Megan Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Tapperhedskorset This is a new bravery award, described by the Danish Ministry of Defence as being equivalent to the UK Victoria Cross or US Medal of Honor, instituted in 2011 and so far awarded but the once. [Picture credit: Danish Ministry of Defence] Quite a handsome beast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Dane Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 A note about this cross: On this official photo it looks black, but it's really 'chrome-colored' (if you know what i mean...) /Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Danner Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 (edited) The first recipient, Sgt. Casper Westphalen Mathiesen: And a close-up: Note: click for larger images. The automatic image resizing doesn't seem to tell you when an image can be clicked on. Edited January 31, 2012 by Dave Danner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kvart Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Nice medal! What did Westphalen Mathiesen do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Dane Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 From the press release: SGT Mathiesen was recently awarded the new Danish Cross of Valor for actions he took on 19 February 2010. In the battle that day, his unit, ISAF team 9, took enemy fire, incapacitating a fellow Soldier. SGT Mathiesen immediately returned fire, suppressing 4 to 5 enemy positions while firing 7 magazines of ammunition. Citation: For actions on the 19th February 2010, during fighting, unhesitatingly and while clearly recognizing the risk of his own life and limb and for having provided cover for a wounded comrade by standing between him and the enemy. He maintained this very vulnerable position, and fired on the enemy so that additional help could arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Denmark Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Thanks for the good pictures. I have some unanswered questions about this new and beautiful decoration. Is the cross made in gold, how does the reverse looks like and is the recipient's name engraved as on the British Victoria Cross? Regards North Denmark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Dane Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 The cross is made from silver and gilt silver (the edge) with a gold center medallion. The reverse has the engravings of the recipient's name and rank and the time and place for the act. The decoration does not have to be returned after the recipient's death. /Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Denmark Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 The cross is made from silver and gilt silver (the edge) with a gold center medallion. The reverse has the engravings of the recipient's name and rank and the time and place for the act. The decoration does not have to be returned after the recipient's death. /Michael Thanks Michael Do you also know who designed the cross? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Dane Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I'll have to pass on that one... /Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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