page_title: Medal of Merit (Denmark)
hierarchical_section_title: Medal of Merit (Denmark)
caption_attribution_description: English: Zilveren Medaille van Verdienste Denemarken Fortjenstmedaljen i Sølv Danmark
context_page_description: The Medal of Merit is the oldest extant award medal presented by the Kingdom of Denmark. Established by Christian VII on 16 May 1792, and re-instituted by ordinance of Christian VIII on 24 July 1845, it is a personal award of the Sovereign.
context_section_description: The Medal of Merit (Danish: Fortjenstmedaljen) is the oldest extant award medal presented by the Kingdom of Denmark.  Established by Christian VII on 16 May 1792, and re-instituted by ordinance of Christian VIII on 24 July 1845, it is a personal award of the Sovereign.
caption: Silver Medal of Merit