Orders, decorations, and medals of Sweden

The Orders, decorations, and medals of Sweden have a historical basis, reaching back to the 1606 founding of the extinct Jehova Order. The Royal Order of Knights of Sweden were only truly codified in the 18th century, with their formal foundation in 1748 by Frederick I of Sweden. Significant reforms in 1974 changed the conditions and criteria under which many orders and decorations could be awarded.



Royal orders of knighthood

 * Royal Order of the Seraphim (Serafimerorden)
 * Order of the Sword (Svärdsorden)
 * Order of the Polar Star (Nordstjärneorden)
 * Order of Vasa (Vasaorden)
 * Order of Charles XIII (Carl XIII:s orden)

Orders of knighthood under royal patronage

 * Order of St John in Sweden (Johanniterorden)

Fraternal orders under royal patronage

 * Swedish Order of Freemasons (Svenska Frimurare Orden)
 * Order of Coldin (Coldinuorden)
 * Par Bricole (Par Bricole)
 * Order of Svea (Svea Orden)
 * Geatish Society (Götiska Förbundet)
 * Order of Neptune (Neptuniorden)
 * Order of Amarante (Stora Amaranterorden)
 * Order of Innocence (Innocenceorden)

Decorations and medals of the Royal Orders

 * Seraphim Medal
 * Medal of the Sword
 * Royal Order of Vasa - Silvercross (Vasasign)
 * Medal of the Royal Order of the Polar Star - 8th size
 * Medal of the Royal Order of Vasa in Gold, 5th size
 * Medal of the Royal Order of Vasa in Silver, 5th size

Royal Medals presented by the King

 * Royal Jubilee Commemorative Medals
 * H. M. The King's Medal
 * Litteris et Artibus
 * Prince Eugen Medal
 * Prince Carl Medal

Royal Medals presented by the Government

 * Illis Quorum
 * Medal for Commendable Deeds
 * Medal for Civic Virtue
 * Medal for Diligent Reindeer Husbandry

War decorations

 * Royal Order of the Sword - Grand Cross - Knight 1st Class ( obsolete )
 * Royal Order of the Sword - Grand Cross - Knight ( obsolete )
 * Medal for Bravery in the Field, Gold ( Awarded only in time of war )
 * Medal for Bravery at Sea, Gold ( Awarded only in time of war )
 * Royal Order of the Sword War Cross in Gold ( Never Awarded )
 * Armed Forces Medal of Merit in gold with sword ( 2009 - ) ( Highest military award in peacetime )
 * Armed Forces Wound Medal, Gold ( only awarded posthumously )
 * Medal for Bravery in the Field, Silver ( Awarded only in time of war )
 * Medal for Bravery at Sea, Silver ( Awarded only in time of war )
 * Royal Order of the Sword War Cross in Silver ( Never Awarded )
 * Armed Forces Medal of Merit in silver with sword ( 2009 - )
 * Armed Forces Wound Medal, Silver
 * Royal Order of the Sword War Cross in bronze ( Never Awarded )

Military medals

 * Armed Forces Medal of Merit in gold with sword ( 1995 - 2009 )
 * Armed Forces Medal of Merit in gold ( 1995 - 2009 )
 * Armed Forces Medal of Merit in gold ( 2009 - )
 * Armed Forces Medal of Recompense in gold for international service with sword ( 1995 - 2009 )
 * Armed Forces Medal of Recompense in gold for international service ( 1995 - 2009 )
 * Armed Forces Medal of Merit in silver with sword ( 1995 - 2009 )
 * Armed Forces Medal of Merit in silver ( 1995 - 2009 )
 * Armed Forces Medal of Merit in silver ( 2009 - )
 * Armed Forces Medal for Conscript in silver (The Conscriptmedal)
 * Armed Forces Medal for Reservofficers in silver
 * Armed Forces Medal in bronze for International Service