(Helmet, axe and nozzle). Before 1973 the medal was divided into two parts, one for Copenhagen and Frederiksberg Fire Brigades, and one for municipal fire departments. They were put together into one medal in 1973. The original medals were instituted by King Christian IX on 29 July 1903 Police Police Long Service Medal ribbon The Police Long Service Medal (Danish: Hæderstegn for 25 års God Tjeneste i Politiet) was instituted in 1959 by King Frederik IX and may be awarded to policemen, legal personnel and administrative personnel after 25 years of consecutive service in the Danish police, after their 21st birthday. Badges Besides the medals for 25 years of service, the Civil Defense, Home Guard and Municipal Fire Departments also have Long Service Breast-badges (Danish: Anciennitetstegn) that are awarded after 10 and 20 years of service. Civil Defense Badges are worn on the left breast pocket Fire Department Badges are worn on the right breast pocket. The Fire Department badges is basically the same used for 10, 20 and 40 years, with the difference being a silver or gold back-plate being added. Home Guard Badges are worn on the left breast pocket References Orders, decorations, and medals of Denmark Denmark