Swedish Armed Forces Service Medal for National Defense
The Swedish Armed Forces Service Medal for National defence (Försvarsmaktens tjänstgöringsmedalj för rikets försvar, FMGSS) is a service medal awarded to soldiers, sailors, and non-commissioned officers of the Swedish Armed Forces. Established 26 June 2015 by Sverker Göranson Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces, this medal is part of efforts to retain military personnel. The Swedish Armed Forces Service Medal for National defence falls into Category I: Other official medals of the armed forces order of wear.
Swedish Armed Forces Service Medal for National Defense
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- Swedish Armed Forces Service Medal for National Defence
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- 2015
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The Swedish Armed Forces Service Medal for National defence (Försvarsmaktens tjänstgöringsmedalj för rikets försvar, FMGSS) is a service medal awarded to soldiers, sailors, and non-commissioned officers of the Swedish Armed Forces. Established 26 June 2015 by Sverker Göranson Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces, this medal is part of efforts to retain military personnel. The Swedish Armed Forces Service Medal for National defence falls into Category I: Other official medals of the armed forces order of wear.
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Key facts
• Name — Swedish Armed Forces Service Medal for National Defence • Presenter — Swedish Armed Forces • Type — Service medal • Eligibility — Swedish soldiers, sailors, and non-commissioned officers • Awarded For — Length of service • Status — Currently awarded • Established — 26 June 2015 • Higher — Swedish Armed Forces Reserve Officer Medal • Lower — Swedish Armed Forces International Service Medal • Caption2 — Ribbon bar
Classes
Classes
The medal is awarded in four different classes depending on the length of service being recognized: • Bronze (FMGSSBM) - 4 years of service • Silver (FMGSSSM) - 6 years of service • Gold (FMGSSGM) - 8 years of service • Gold with Three Crowns clasp (FMGSSGMm3kr) - 12 years of service
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Appearance
The medal is made of bronze, it may also be finished in silvered or gilded bronze. It is 33 mm in diameter or of the 8th size in the Swedish Berch's Scale for medals. The obverse shows the coat of arms of the Swedish Armed Forces surrounded by a laurel wreath open at the top. Above is the text För rikets försvar (For national defence). The reverse of the medal is plain.
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