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Home Guard Silver Medal
The Home Guard Silver Medal (Swedish: Hemvärnets silvermedalj, HvSM[1]) is a Swedish reward medal established in 1951 by the National Home Guard Council (Rikshemvärnsrådet). It is awarded for significant service contributed to the development of the Home Guard.[2] HistoryThe Home Guard Silver Medal was instituted in 1951[3] by the National Home Guard Council (Rikshemvärnsrådet).[2] AppearanceMedalThe silver medal, of round shape, is on the obverse provided with the Home Guard's emblem with the inscription "Sweden's Home Guard" and on the reverse with a laurel wreath and the possibility of embossing names and years. For Home Guard musicians, the reverse side is also marked with a music sign. The medal is minted in a size corresponding to the eighth size.[2] RibbonThe ribbon is of blue moiré pattern with 2 mm wide yellow stripes, one yellow stripe on each side and two yellow stripes on the middle.[3][2] CriteriaAwarded to those who through significant service have contributed to the development of the Home Guard, in addition to what the service requires.[2] QuantityThe number of silver medals that the Home Guard Council may award annually is determined by the National Home Guard Council.[2] PresentingDecisions on awarding are made by the Home Guard Council (Hemvärnsråd). The silver medal is presented during a ceremony together with a diploma. The costs for silver medals are paid by the current Home Guard Council or by gift funds according to a decision by the current Home Guard Council.[2] The merit medal can also be awarded to a foreign citizen for special reasons.[2] Footnotes
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