Judaica / Zionism - Denmark - Rescue of Danish Jews During the Holocaust - Bronze Medal

Judaica / Zionism - Denmark - Rescue of Danish Jews During the Holocaust - Bronze Medal An impressive bronze medal dedicated to the historic rescue operation of Danish Jews during World War II. The medal commemorates the efforts of the Danish resistance and the Danish people who helped smuggle Jews to Sweden in 1943, saving thousands from Nazi persecution. Obverse: Portraits of key figures associated with the rescue efforts, with transport trucks and refugees in the background alongside a Star of David. Around appears the inscription: “CARL FREDRIKSENS TRANSPORT” and “REDNINGEN” ("The Rescue"). Reverse: Danish lion above the letter V - symbol of victory, surrounded by laurel branches. Around appears the inscription: “KAMPEN FOR FRIHET” ("The Struggle for Freedom"). Below are the dates: 1940-1945. A historically important Judaica medal commemorating one of the best-known humanitarian rescue operations of the Holocaust era.