Sweden: His Majesty The King’s Medal (H.M. Konungens Medalj), Silver, rim stamped: ‘SILVER’ and ’1934’, obverse bearing the bust of King Gustav V (1907-1950), reverse unnamed as issued. No ribbon.
Condition: suspension ring slightly buckled, otherwise toned, Good Very Fine.
The King’s medal was instituted in about 1814 and was formerly exclusively a Court or Royal Household medal. Today it is presented to Swedish and foreign citizens for special merit and important service to Sweden and to officials of the Royal Court for long and faithful service. Since the Swedish parliament passed a ludicrous law in 1974 that Swedish orders can no longer be conferred on Swedish citizens, this is now Sweden’s highest award for Swedish citizens.
