Swedish Shooting Federation Award • Named Decoration • Artist G.I. Carell • Crown Suspension
Key Information:
Country: Sweden
Award: Shooting Association Merit Medal
Period of issue: approx. 1950–1973
Recipient: Nils S. Nilsson
Award date: 1957
Artist: G.I. Carell
Manufacturer: S&Co (Sporrong & Co., Stockholm)
Suspension: Royal crown suspension
Ribbon: Original ribbon present
Dimensions: approx. 52.40 mm × 35.97 mm
Medal Design:
For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Obverse:
Portrait of King Gustav VI Adolf of Sweden with inscription:
"GUSTAF VI ADOLF SVERIGES KONUNG"
Translation: "Gustav VI Adolf, King of Sweden"
Artist signature below the neck:
"G.I. CARELL"
Reverse:
Features a standing marksman with Swedish flag and landscape background. Inscription reads:
"SKYTTEFÖRBUNDENS ÖVERSTYRELSE"
Translation: "The Central Board of the Shooting Federation"
Named award inscription:
"NILS S. NILSSON
FÖR FÖRTJÄNSTER
OM DET FRIVILLIGA SKYTTEVÄSENDET
1957"
Translation:
"Nils S. Nilsson
For Meritorious Service
To the Voluntary Shooting Movement
1957"
Maker marks present:
S&Co – Sporrong & Co., official Swedish medal manufacturer
Swedish silver control and workshop marks including production code (G0 or G9)
Condition:
Very good collectible condition
Strong sharp details
Light age wear and natural patina
Original ribbon and suspension present
Named engraving clear and well preserved
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Swedish Shooting Association Merit Medal was awarded to individuals who made significant contributions to voluntary civilian shooting organizations, which historically supported Sweden’s national defense training and marksmanship culture.
Named examples are especially desirable among collectors as they provide historical traceability and increase collectible value.
This medal was produced by Sporrong & Co., one of Sweden’s most respected medal manufacturers, and designed by artist G.I. Carell.
Summary:
A historically important named Swedish merit medal awarded for voluntary shooting service. Featuring crown suspension, original ribbon, and clear recipient engraving, this medal represents a desirable addition for collectors of Scandinavian militaria and shooting awards.
For the condition, please refer to the pictures.