The Medal for Noble Deeds (Danish: Medaljen for Ædel Dåd) is a Danish medal awarded to recognize the saving of a life at great risk to the rescuer and the rescued.

[1] The Medal for Noble Deeds was established 12 June 1793 by King Christian VII at the suggestion of the Finance Collegium.

It is currently administered by the Ministry of Justice.

[1] The Medal is rarely awarded, and in 2011 there were 8 living recipients.

On September 25, 2015, the Medal was awarded to three women and a man for heroic deeds at the Præstø Fjord accident on February 11, 2011.