The H.M. The King’s Commemorative Medal (or H.M. Kongens erindringsmedalje in Norwegian) is a prestigious royal decoration in Norway.
Established in 1906 by King Haakon VII, the medal is awarded to individuals who have rendered particularly meritorious service to the King. The medal is available in two grades: gold and silver.
The gold medal ranks 28th in the Norwegian order of wear, positioned just below the Antarctic Medal and above The Royal House Centenary Medal. The silver medal ranks 38th, below King Olav V’s 100th Anniversary Medal and above the Defence Service Medal.
The King’s Commemorative Medal Design
The medal is round and crafted from either gold or silver.
The obverse features the effigy of the reigning monarch, surrounded by the monarch’s name and motto. For King Harald V, his right-facing effigy is depicted with the inscription “HARALD V NORGES KONGE” above and his motto “ALT FOR NORGE” below.
The reverse side of the medal showcases the monarch’s monogram. The medal is topped with a depiction of the Crown of Norway, and it is suspended by a ring that passes through the orb on the crown. The ribbon attached to the medal is red, reflecting the color of the Norwegian flag.
