Sweden: His Majesty The King's Medal (or Court
Medal) - Gold Class in Silver Gilt.
King Gustaf VI Adolf issue.
Maker marked "MJV" (The Royal Mint), marked
"Silver" and dated 1966 on the rim.
In its box of issue with the Royal Crown on the
lid.
The medal was created in 1814 and was initially
awarded exclusively as a Court or Royal
Household medal.
Currently, it is awarded to Swedish and foreign
citizens for special merits as well as to officials
at the Royal Court.
Since 1975 it is the 2nd highest award, after the
Seraphim Medal, that can be bestowed to
Swedish citizens.
The medals with the portrait of King Gustaf VI
Adolf were awarded during the period 1950-1973.
The medal is rare and the box even rarer.
FULL SIZE
King Gustaf VI Adolf reign - 1966.
Item 100% original - ribbon, box original
Condition as on the photos
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