The Swedish Women's Voluntary Defence Organization Royal Medal of Merit ( sv, Riksförbundet Sveriges lottakårers kungliga förtjänstmedalj, SLKGM/SM) is a medal awarded by the

Swedish Women's Voluntary Defence Organization The Swedish Women's Voluntary Defence Organization ( sv, Riksförbundet Sveriges lottakårer (juridical), communicatively known as ''Svenska Lottakåren'', SLK ) is an independent auxiliary defence organization in Sweden. The organisation is part o ...

since 1943 for great personal effort has been beneficial to the organization through extraordinarily meritorious activities.

History

The Swedish Women's Voluntary Defence Organization Royal Medal of Merit was established in 1943.

Appearance

Medal

The gold medal is embossed in gilded metal and the silver medal in silver-plated metal in the eighth size. The

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of the medal is provided with the His Majesty the King's image and the

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with the organization's emblem. The medal is provided with a royal crown. File:Riksförbundet Sveriges lottakårers kungliga förtjänstmedalj i guld (åtsida) AM.085796.jpg, Medal in gold (obverse). Picture of

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and with pre-1968 ribbon for gold medal. File:Riksförbundet Sveriges lottakårers kungliga förtjänstmedalj i guld (revers) AM.085796.jpg, Medal in gold (reverse) with pre-1968 ribbon for gold medal. File:Riksförbundet Sveriges lottakårers kungliga förtjänstmedalj i silver (åtsida) AM.085610.jpg, Medal in silver (obverse). Picture of

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. File:Riksförbundet Sveriges lottakårers kungliga förtjänstmedalj i silver (revers) AM.085610.jpg, Medal in silver (reverse)

Ribbon

The ribbon for the gold medal is since 1968 divided in blue, yellow, blue, yellow and blue

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and the silver medal divided in yellow, blue, yellow, blue and yellow moiré. File:Riksförbundet Sveriges lottakårers kungliga förtjänstmedalj (1968-).svg, Ribbon bar for gold medal (1968–present) File:Riksförbundet Sveriges lottakårers kungliga förtjänstmedalj (-1968).svg, Ribbon bar for gold medal (1943–1968) and silver medal (1943–present)

Criteria

General criteria

Medals are preferably awarded to members of the organization. The medal can also be awarded to a Swedish citizen who is not a member as a reward for many years of meritorious efforts for the benefit of the organization. Examples are the unit commanders, instructors, representatives of the

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or voluntary organizations and other executives within the Swedish Total Defence system with whom the organization collaborates. When examining the application for a non-member, consideration must be given to work initiatives for the organization and the commitment shown in addition to the collaboration commitments that may be included in the person's ordinary duties. The first medal of merit is usually the Swedish Women's Voluntary Defence Organization Medal of Merit in silver. Exceptions can be made in accordance with current practice in the Swedish award system, in the opinion of the chief of the Swedish Women's Voluntary Defence Organization. Thus, the Swedish Women's Voluntary Defence Organization Medal of Merit in gold and the Swedish Women's Voluntary Defence Organization Royal Medal of Merit in silver can in individual cases be the first medal of merit. The first medal of merit can be awarded after four years of effort. For non-members, a candidate with a shorter time may be considered.

Gold medal

The gold medal can exceptionally and for special reasons be awarded to a foreign citizen as a certificate of honor for efforts that have benefited the Swedish Women's Voluntary Defence Organization. Can be awarded to Swedish citizens who, through very great personal effort, have benefited the Swedish Women's Voluntary Defence Organization through extraordinarily deserving activities as a rule for at least 17 years.

Silver medal

Can be awarded to Swedish citizens who, through very great personal effort, have benefited the Swedish Women's Voluntary Defence Organization through extraordinarily meritorious activities, usually for at least 12 years.

Presenting

The gold medal is usually awarded at national meetings. The silver medal is awarded at union meetings.

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