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The King's Medal of Merit (Norwegian: ''Kongens fortjenstmedalje'') is a Norwegian award. It was instituted in 1908 to reward meritorious achievements in the fields of art, science, business, and public service. It is divided in two classes: gold and silver. The medal in gold is rewarded for extraordinary achievements of importance to the nation and society. The medal in silver may be awarded for lesser achievements. The medal is suspended from a ribbon in the colours of the Royal Standard of Norway.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=The King's Medal of Merit )〕 The medal in gold is ranked eighth in the ranking of Norwegian orders and medals. The medal in silver is ranked 21st.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Norwegian Decorations )〕 ==Design of the Medal== * The obverse shows the head of the reigning Monarch with name and motto. To date (2015) there have been three versions: Haarald V (1908–1957), Olav V (1957–1991), and Harald V (since 1991). * The reverse bears a wreath and the words "KONGENS FORTJENSTMEDALJE" (Royal Medal of Merit) with the recipient's name engraved in the middle of the wreath. * The ribbon is red with a yellow central stripe. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「King's Medal of Merit」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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