Prince Eugen Medal
| Prince Eugen Medal Prins Eugen-medaljen | |
|---|---|
| Type | Royal medal |
| Country |  Sweden |
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| Order of Wear | |
| Next (higher) | Litteris et Artibus[1] |
| Next (lower) | Prince Carl Medal[1] |
The Prince Eugen Medal (Template:Lang-sv), is a medal conferred by the King of Sweden for "outstanding artistic achievement".[2]
The medal was established in 1945 by the then King of Sweden, Gustaf V, in connection with the eightieth birthday of his brother Prince Eugen who was a noted painter and art collector.
It is awarded every year on 5 November, the name day of Eugen, and presented to the winners at the Royal Palace in Stockholm.
Medallists
The following people have received the Prince Eugen Medal since its inception.[3] Winners are Swedish unless denoted otherwise.
Architects
2
Painters
2
Graphic Artists
2
Sculptors
2
Artisans
2
Photographers
1
Draftsmen
1
See also
- Orders, decorations, and medals of Sweden
- List of prizes, medals and awards
- Prizes named after people
References
- ^ a b "Anvisningar för bärande av kungliga medaljer med mera" (in Swedish). Royal Court of Sweden. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ^ "The Prince Eugen Medal". Royal Court of Sweden. Retrieved 13 January 2011.
- ^ "Medaljförläningar – Prins Eugen-medaljen" (in Swedish). Royal Court of Sweden. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
- ^ a b c "King presents Prince Eugen Medal". Royal Court of Sweden. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
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