| H. M. The King's Medal H.M. Konungens medalj | |
|---|---|
 Countess Alice Trolle-Wachtmeister wearing H. M. The King's Medal 12th size on gold chain | |
| Type | Royal medal |
| Awarded for | Special merits as well as service at the royal court |
| Country |  Sweden |
| Presented by | the King of Sweden |
| Eligibility | Swedes and foreigners |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 1814 |
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| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Seraphim Medal[1] |
| Next (lower) | Litteris et Artibus |
H. M. (His Majesty) The King's Medal (Swedish: H.M. Konungens medalj), earlier known as the Court Medal (Swedish: Hovmedaljen), is a Swedish honour that may be bestowed upon Swedish and foreign citizens. The medal was created in 1814 and is awarded in different sizes in gold and silver with chain or ribbon. This medal is not awarded in classes but in sizes. The 12th size is the largest and is worn around the neck on a chain or ribbon. The 8th and 5th size are worn from the left breast suspended by a ribbon, after the Seraphim Medal.[2]
It is awarded to Swedish and foreign citizens for special merits as well as to officials at the royal court. This was especially the case since 1975, when Swedish Orders of Chivalry ceased to be conferred upon non-royal Swedish citizens, until the Orders were open to Swedish citizens again from 1 February 2023.
- ^ "Anvisningar för bärande av kungliga medaljer med mera" (in Swedish). Sveriges Kungahus. Archived from the original on 2 February 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
- ^ "Anvisningar för bärande av kungliga medaljer med mera" (in Swedish). Archived from the original on 2 February 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2015.