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88 tion: 'For ood Tieneste' (For good services), and the reverse the word: ' Fortient' (Merit). (Tab. II. No. 7).

3 and 4. Decorations for eight and sixteen Years' loyal Service.—Both (Tab. II. Nos. 11 and 12) were founded on the 23rd August, 1817, for sub-officers, and musicians of the band of the same rank. They are of bronze, and are presented at their re-engagement for another period of eight years. They are worn suspended by a small golden chain, the cross above the medal.

5. Medal of Merit of 1771.—This medal which is not allowed to be worn publicly, was founded by Christian VII. It is in gold and in silver. The front shows the effigy of the King, and the reverse two cornucopiz (horns of plenty), surrounded by a laurel and oaken wreath, and with the inscription: 'Pro Meritis' (For merit).

6. Medal of Merit of 1793, was founded by the same King, to reward: and encourage inland industry and civil virtues. The front shows the effigy of the King, and the reverse the word: ' Fortient' (Merit), within an oaken wreath. This medal, also, is not intended to be worn in public. 7. Medal for noble Deeds, founded in 1793 at the proposal of the College of Finance. The front shows the effigy of the King, and the reverse the inscription: 'For Aedel Daad' (For a noble deed).

8. Medal for saving from Drowning, founded in 1812. It differs from the former only in the reverse, which shows within a wreath of water-lilies, the inscription: ' Of Farens Fvaelg ferblomster Priis og Low' (Praise and reward blossomed forth from danger). As in the preceding case, the name of the recipient of this medal is also engraved on the edge.

Since the 24th July, 1845, a new Medal of Honour for personal merit has existed in Denmark. The obverse represents the effigy of the King with the legend: 'Christian VIII. Rex