HM The King's Medal of Merit
- HM The King's Medal of Merit
HM The King's Medal of Merit 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.
The medal in gold is ranked eighth in the ranking of Norwegian orders and medals. The medal in silver is ranked 20th.
External links
* [http://www.kongehuset.no/dt_kongehuset_allAtOnce.asp?ogid=44&mgid=529&gid=120&aid= The Royal House of Norway - HM The King´s Medal of Merit]
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