Orders, decorations, and medals of Sweden

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

• Order of the Seraphim (Serafimerorden)
• Order of the Sword (Svärdsorden)
• Order of the Polar Star (Nordstjärneorden)
• Order of Vasa (Vasaorden)

Orders under the patronage of the King

• Order of Charles XIII (Carl XIII: s Orden)
• Order of St. John in Sweden (Johanniterorden)

Decorations and medals of the Royal Orders

• Seraphim Medal
• Badge of the Sword
• Medal of the Sword
• North Star Medal
• Badge of Vasa
• Badge of Vasa

Royal Medals presented by the King

• H. M. The King's Medal ^[2]
• Litteris et Artibus
• Prince Eugen Medal
• Prince Carl Medal
• Royal Jubilee Commemorative Medals

Royal Medals presented by the Government

• Illis Quorum ^[3]
• Medal for Commendable Deeds
• Medal for Civic Virtue
• Medal for Diligent Renvård

References

1. ^ Orders, Swedish Royal Court, date accessed 2011-04-22.
2. ^ Medals, Swedish Royal Court, date accessed 2011-04-24
3. ^ Medals and Awards, Government of Sweden, 31 August 2010.