| Antarctic Medal Antarktismedaljen | |
|---|---|
 Ribbon bar of the medal | |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Awarded for | Service to the Norwegian-British-Swedish Antarctic Expedition |
| Presented by |  Norway |
| Eligibility | Members of the Sixth Norwegian Antarctic Expedition. |
| Status | No longer awarded |
| Established | 3 February 1960 |
| Total | 37 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Maudheim medal[1] |
| Next (lower) | H. M. The King's Commemorative Medal in Gold[1] |
| Related | King'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]
- ^ a b c "Norwegian Decorations". Monarchy Today. The Royal House of Norway. Retrieved 28 April 2015.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Henriksen, Hans-Martin. "- 1 - DEN NORSKE ANTARKTISEKSPEDISJON 1956-60 NORWAY STATION / FIMBUL" (PDF). p. 12. Retrieved 28 April 2015.