Honour
The medal was created in 1814 and is available in different sizes in gold and silver with chain or ribbon. The 12th size is the largest.
It is awarded to Swedish and foreign citizens for special merits as well as to officials at the royal court. Since 1975 it is the highest award that can be awarded to Swedish citizens after the Seraphim Medal.
Read more about this topic: H. M. The King's Medal
Famous quotes containing the word honour:
“I do honour the very flea of his dog.”
—Ben Jonson (c. 1572–1637)
“Weep not for little Leonie, Abducted by a French Marquis! Though loss of honour was a wrench, Just think how it’s improved her French.”
—Harry Graham (1874–1936)
“When other Ladies to the Shades go down,
Still Flavia, Chloris, Celia stay in Town;
Those Ghosts of Beauty ling’ring there abide,
And haunt the places where their Honour dy’d.”
—Alexander Pope (1688–1744)