Antarctic Medal

Antarctic Medal
Antarktismedaljen
Ribbon bar of the medal
TypeCommemorative medal
Awarded forService to the Norwegian-British-Swedish Antarctic Expedition
Presented by Norway
EligibilityMembers of the Sixth Norwegian Antarctic Expedition.
StatusNo longer awarded
Established3 February 1960
Total37
Precedence
Next (higher)Maudheim medal[1]
Next (lower)H. M. The King's Commemorative Medal in Gold[1]
RelatedKing's Medal of Merit

The Antarctic Medal is a civil decoration of Norway. Established by King Olav V on 3 February 1960, it was awarded to the individuals associated with the Sixth Norwegian Antarctic Expedition.[2] The medal ranks 27th in the order of precedence of Norwegian honours. The medal ranks below the Maudheim medal, but above H. M. The King's Commemorative Medal in Gold.[1] The medal was awarded to 37 individuals who were part of or associated with Sixth Norwegian Antarctic Expedition.[3]

  1. ^ a b c "Norwegian Decorations". Monarchy Today. The Royal House of Norway. Retrieved 28 April 2015.
  2. ^ "Dekorasjoner tildelt/godkjent av Hans Majestet Kongen" (PDF). f XTRA. No. 1. FORSVARETS FORUM. 11 November 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 28 April 2015.
  3. ^ Henriksen, Hans-Martin. "- 1 - DEN NORSKE ANTARKTISEKSPEDISJON 1956-60 NORWAY STATION / FIMBUL" (PDF). p. 12. Retrieved 28 April 2015.