Sweden, Kingdom. A Red Cross Merit Medal For Voluntary Health Care For Men, Ii Class Silver Grade, C.1960 Newly Listed (1701-1918 Issue)

(1701-1918 Issue)

obverse illustrating a group of seventeen sailors topside on a u-boat

minor discoloration in blue enamel

the obverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing the leftward facing gilt bust of Herzog Albrecht

Sweden, Kingdom. A Red Cross Merit Medal For Voluntary Health Care For Men, Ii Class Silver Grade, C.1960 Newly Listed (1701-1918 Issue)(Rda Korsets frtjnstmedalj fr Frivillig sjukvrd). Instituted in 1921. Gustaf VI Adolf (1950 1973). In silver, maker marked "MJV" (The Royal Mint), marked "SILVER" and dated "1968" on the edge, engraver's initials on the obverse, recipient's name "S O. STENSSON" 1968" engraved on the reverse, measuring 31. 2 mm (w) x 46 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and wreath suspension, contact marks evident on the reverse, original ribbon, near extremely fine.