Sweden Swedish Medal - What is it?

[M Hunter]

Gentlemen,

I came across this medal. Can someone tell me what it is and what it was awarded for?

I recognise Gustav 5th of Sweden but that is all.

Many thanks

Matt

[GRA]

Hello Matt!

I think it is Medaljen för Förtjänster om Sveriges Landstorm i silver: http://www.all-medals.com/ribbon_info.asp?build=&showgroups=A-Z/0/se&visitor={F8C7BFF7-6D26-4689-951F-FB958F34BE9D}&listmode=0&login=&medal={703B8DAE-DE6B-41C3-B01E-A54C5E7D0021} It was awarded for services to the Swedish Territorial Volunteers, as there were (and still exists) a medal instituted in 1922 from the same organisation, this may have been a short-lived medal (1912-1922), but I'm not sure. There should be silver stamps on it, find those and the year it was awarded can be narrowed down.

/Jonas

[M Hunter]

Hello Matt!

I think it is Medaljen för Förtjänster om Sveriges Landstorm i silver: http://www.all-medal...E-A54C5E7D0021} It was awarded for services to the Swedish Territorial Volunteers, as there were (and still exists) a medal instituted in 1922 from the same organisation, this may have been a short-lived medal (1912-1922), but I'm not sure. There should be silver stamps on it, find those and the year it was awarded can be narrowed down.

/Jonas

Jonas,

Many thanks for your assistance.

Best wishes

Matt