Erindringsmedaljen for Krigen 1848-50

The Commemorative Medal for the War 1848–50 was a medal that could be applied for by those who had participated in the 1848–50 campaign in either the army or the navy, also known as the Three Years' War or the First Schleswig War. The medal was instituted by Christian IX on 10 June 1875 and was administered by the Ministry of War. The Ministry of War's records indicated that 41,000 people were eligible for the medal, in addition to the 5,000 applications recorded by the Ministry of the Navy.

The medals were distributed in early 1877 to those eligible, who were extremely pleased with this token of recognition. On 11 March 1877, many satisfied medal recipients gathered at the Copenhagen Stock Exchange to show their gratitude to Christian IX. The assembled recipients chose a deputation, which was accompanied by 5,000–6,000 men to Amalienborg, where the deputation conveyed thanks on behalf of the assembled medal recipients. Christian IX then gave a speech to the crowd, which was answered with “Long live the King”, after which they dispersed.