The Royal Patriotic Society ( sv, Kungliga Patriotiska Sällskapet) is a

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founded in 1772 in Stockholm, Sweden, by

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Gustav III of Sweden, with the aim of improving Sweden's economy, particularly

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and the

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. The Swedish Royal Patriotic Society awards medals such as ''Medalj för bevarande av svenskt kulturarv'' (Eng. ”Medal for preservation of Swedish cultural heritage”), ''Medalj För betydande gärning'' (Eng. ”Medal for significant deed”), formerly named ''Medalj för långvarig gagnande verksamhet'' (Eng. ”Medal for long-term beneficial activity”), and ''Medalj för gagnerik gärning inom svenskt näringsliv'' (Eng. ”Medal for a useful deed in Swedish business”). The Royal Patriotic Society’s medals are made in 18k gold.

External links

Official website (English)

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