Sweden His Majesty The King’s Medal King Gustaf VI Adolf Silver Class 1960 by the Swedish Royal Mint

Sweden: His Majesty The King's Medal (or Court 
Medal) - Silver Class.
King Gustaf VI Adolf issue.
Maker marked "MJV" (The Royal Mint), marked 
"Silver" and dated 1960 on the rim. 
Note the "key chain ring", which was typical for 
several Swedish medals of the period.
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.

FULL SIZE

King Gustaf VI Adolf reign - 1960.
 
Item 100% original - ribbon original

Condition as on the photos: Glue stains on 
the ribbon

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