The Seraphim Medal

In connection with the ceremonial ‘revival’ of the Order of the Seraphim, a medal in the seventh size was minted. It has since been conferred upon individuals who have performed outstanding acts of a humanitarian nature or of general benefit to society. The medal has been at the disposal of The King since 1975.
The medal bears the image of King Fredrik I, and is conferred in gold in the seventh size. It was initially worn on a gold chain from a buttonhole on the tunic. It is now conferred mounted on a number of narrow gold chain links, arranged to resemble a ribbon, and is worn on the chest like other medals. On the back, the intricate knight’s collar of the Order of the Seraphim surrounds the inscription ORDO EQ. SERAPHIN. RESTAURATUS NATALI REGIS LXXIII. The edge inscription reads PROCERES CUM PRINCIPE NECTIT, with the year 1748 at the bottom.
The Seraphim Medal is the first official medal of honour conferred with a royal crown on the upper edge, and the only medal on which the royal portrait on the front is not replaced when a new monarch ascends to the throne. The Seraphim Medal is also Sweden’s oldest medal for honour or merit. The medal is conferred very seldomly.


Return of the Seraphim Medal
The Seraphim Medal shall be returned to the Royal Orders of Knighthood upon the death of the recipient. The order decoration, name and date of birth of the recipient shall be sent by registered post to Kungl. Maj:ts Orden.
The details of the person to whom acknowledgement of receipt of a returned order is to be sent must also be included. If desired, the Royal Orders of Knighthood can also send a picture, free of charge, of the returned order decoration along with the acknowledgement of receipt.