King's Medal of Merit
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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.[1]
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King's Medal of Merit Kongens fortjenstmedalje | |
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Type | Two class medal (gold and silver) |
Awarded for | Meritorious achievements in art, science, business, and public service |
Presented by | Norway |
Established | 1 February 1908 |
Total recipients | 35,000 (15% of awards in gold) |
Precedence | |
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) |
Related | Maudheim medal |
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The medal in gold is ranked eighth in the ranking of Norwegian orders and medals. The medal in silver is ranked 11th.[2]