H. M. (His Majesty) The King's Medal (Swedish: H.M. Konungens medalj), earlier known as the Court Medal (Swedish: Hovmedaljen), is a Swedish honour that may be bestowed upon Swedish and foreign citizens. The medal was created in 1814 and is awarded in different sizes in gold and silver with chain or ribbon. This medal is not awarded in classes but in sizes. The 12th size is the largest and is worn around the neck on a chain or ribbon. The 8th and 5th size are worn from the left breast suspended by a ribbon, after the Seraphim Medal.[2]
| H. M. The King's Medal H.M. Konungens medalj | |
|---|---|
 Countess Alice Trolle-Wachtmeister wearing H. M. The King's Medal 12th size on gold chain | |
| Type | Royal medal |
| Awarded for | Special merits as well as service at the royal court |
| Country |  Sweden |
| Presented by | the King of Sweden |
| Eligibility | Swedes and foreigners |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 1814 |
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| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Seraphim Medal[1] |
| Next (lower) | Litteris et Artibus |
It is awarded to Swedish and foreign citizens for special merits as well as to officials at the royal court. This was especially the case since 1975, when Swedish Orders of Chivalry ceased to be conferred upon non-royal Swedish citizens, until the Orders were open to Swedish citizens again from 1 February 2023.
Medals
editH.M. The King's Medal is awarded in various sizes in both gold and silver. It may be suspended from a ribbon or chain.[3] Swedish medals are not awarded in classes but are awarded in sizes. These sizes come from the Berch's Scale from the 18th century. This scale assigns various sizes to medals. For example, the 12th size medal is 43 mm in diameter, while the 8th size is 31 mm in diameter.[4] The medal may be awarded in the following sizes and suspensions:[5]
12th size gold medal with diamonds worn around the neck on a chain of gold (silver-gilt)- 12th size gold medal worn around the neck on a chain of gold (silver-gilt)
12th size gold (silver-gilt) medal worn around the neck on the Order of the Seraphim ribbon
12th size gold (silver-gilt) medal worn around the neck on a blue ribbon- 8th size gold (silver-gilt) medal worn on the chest suspended by the Order of the Seraphim ribbon
- 8th size gold (silver-gilt) medal worn on the chest suspended by a blue ribbon
- 8th size silver medal worn on the chest suspended by a blue ribbon
Notable recipients
edit- 12th size gold medal with diamonds in chain
- 12th size gold medal with chain
- Thorbjörn Fälldin[7]
- Johan Hederstedt[7]
- Alf Svensson[7]
- Stig Synnergren[7]
- Håkan Syrén[7]
- Alice Trolle-Wachtmeister[7]
- Bertil Werkström[7]
- Carl Bildt[7]
- Sverker Göranson[8]
- Stefan Löfven[9]
- 12th size gold medal on Seraphim Order ribbon
- 12th size gold medal on Bright-Blue ribbon
References
edit- ^ "Anvisningar för bärande av kungliga medaljer med mera" (in Swedish). Sveriges Kungahus. Archived from the original on 2 February 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
- ^ "Anvisningar för bärande av kungliga medaljer med mera" (in Swedish). Archived from the original on 2 February 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
- ^ "H.M. The Kings Medal". Swedish Royal Court. Archived from the original on 22 July 2012. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
- ^ Pahlsson, Leif. "New Swedish Medal" (PDF). Journal of the Orders and Medals Society of America. 39 (12): 4. ISSN 0025-6633. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
- ^ "H.M. Konungens medalj". Sveriges Kungahus. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
- ^ "Medaljförläningar 6 juni 2021 - Sveriges Kungahus". www.kungahuset.se (in Swedish). Archived from the original on 2021-10-22. Retrieved 2021-10-22.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "12:e storleken i guld med kedja". Sök medaljförläning. Sveriges Kungahus. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
- ^ "Sök ordens- och medaljförläningar". Kungahuset. Sveriges Kungahus. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
- ^ Medaljförläningar 6 juni 2022 Archived 6 June 2022 at the Wayback Machine 6 June 2022
- ^ a b c "12:e storleken i serafimerordens band". Sök medaljförläning. Sveriges Kungahus. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
- ^ "Report of award, 7 February 2013". Archived from the original on 19 July 2013. Retrieved 7 April 2015.