Gustaf V Seventieth Birthday Decoration

SKU: 02.SWE.0125.101.01

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  • Gold Medal Obverse

Attributes

  • country
    Sweden
  • date of institution
    May 25, 1928
  • makers
    C. F. Carlman, Stockholm
  • remarks
    The Gold Medal image is attributed to Armémuseum (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:AM077960_Konung_Gustaf_Vs_Jubileumsminnestecken_1858-1928.jpg) and has been released into the public domain.

History


Established by King Gustaf V, in commemoration of his 70th birthday, this Medal was conferred upon members of the Royal Family, Royal Household, and those who had been in the service of the Royal Household, or employed at the Royal Palaces, as well as those who had rendered service for the National Subscription Committee.

According to official documents, a total of 916 medals were awarded.

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Versions

  • Price

    $250-300 USD

  • Composition

    Gold/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: 1858 1928 16 JUNI

  • Size

    30x52mm

  • Maker

    C. F. Carlman, Stockholm

  • Version Remarks

    The medal was designed by Ivar Tengbom and Sven Kulle.

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