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Established
  
1 February 1908

King's Medal of Merit

Type
  
Two class medal (gold and silver)

Awarded for
  
Meritorious achievements in art, science, business, and public service

Distinct recipients
  
35,000 (15% of awards in gold)

Next (higher)
  
Medal for Heroic Deeds (gold) Civil Defence Service Medal with Laurel Branch (silver)

Next (lower)
  
St. Olav's Medal (gold) Defence Medal (silver)

The King's Medal of Merit (Norwegian: Kongens fortjenstmedalje) is a Norwegian award. It was instituted in 1908 to reward meritorious achievements in the fields of art, science, business, and public service. It is divided in two classes: gold and silver. The medal in gold is rewarded for extraordinary achievements of importance to the nation and society. The medal in silver may be awarded for lesser achievements. The medal is suspended from a ribbon in the colours of the Royal Standard of Norway.

The medal in gold is ranked eighth in the ranking of Norwegian orders and medals. The medal in silver is ranked 21st.

Design of the Medal

  • The obverse shows the head of the reigning Monarch with name and motto. To date (2015) there have been three versions: Haakon VII (1908–1957), Olav V (1957–1991), and Harald V (since 1991).
  • The reverse bears a wreath and the words "KONGENS FORTJENSTMEDALJE" (Royal Medal of Merit) with the recipient's name engraved in the middle of the wreath.
  • The ribbon is red with a yellow central stripe.

    • References

    King's Medal of Merit Wikipedia
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