Orders, decorations, and medals of Sweden

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Orders of Sweden constituting the Royal Order of Knights

The Orders, decorations, and medals of Sweden have a historical basis, reaching back to the 1606 founding of the extinct Jehova Order. The Royal Order of Knights of Sweden were only truly codified in the 18th century, with their formal foundation in 1748 by Frederick I of Sweden. Significant reforms in 1974 changed the conditions and criteria under which many orders and decorations could be awarded.[1]

Chart comparing Swedish medal size scale to millimeters scale

Orders

Royal orders of knighthood

Orders of knighthood under royal patronage

Fraternal orders under royal patronage

Decorations and medals of the Royal Orders

  • Seraphim Medal
  • Medal of the Sword
  • Royal Order of Vasa - Silvercross (Vasasign)
  • Medal of the Royal Order of the Polar Star - 8th size
  • Medal of the Royal Order of Vasa in Gold, 5th size
  • Medal of the Royal Order of Vasa in Silver, 5th size

Royal Medals presented by the King

Royal Medals presented by the Government

  • Illis Quorum [9]
  • Medal for Commendable Deeds
  • Medal for Civic Virtue
  • Medal for Diligent Reindeer Husbandry

War decorations

Military medals

See also

References

  1. ^ Orders, Swedish Royal Court, date accessed 2011-04-22.
  2. ^ "The Order of the Seraphim - Sveriges Kungahus".
  3. ^ "The Order of the Sword - Sveriges Kungahus".
  4. ^ "The Order of the Polar Star - Sveriges Kungahus".
  5. ^ "The Order of Vasa - Sveriges Kungahus".
  6. ^ "Orders - Sveriges Kungahus".
  7. ^ Kungahuset, The Orders in Sweden
  8. ^ Medals, Swedish Royal Court, date accessed 2011-04-24
  9. ^ Medals and Awards, Government of Sweden, 31 August 2010.
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