Antarctic Medal
| Antarctic Medal Antarktismedaljen |
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Ribbon bar of the medal
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Awarded by  Norway |
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| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Eligibility | Members of the Sixth Norwegian Antarctic Expedition. |
| Awarded for | Service to the Norwegian-British-Swedish Antarctic Expedition |
| Status | No longer awarded |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 3 February 1960 |
| Total awarded | 37 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Maudheim medal |
| Next (lower) | H. M. The King's Commemorative Medal in Gold |
| Related | King's Medal of Merit |
The Antarctic Medal is a civil decoration of Norway. Established by King Olav V on 3 February 1960, it was awarded to the individuals associated with the Sixth Norwegian Antarctic Expedition. The medal ranks 27th in the order of precedence of Norwegian honours. The medal ranks below the Maudheim medal, but above H. M. The King's Commemorative Medal in Gold. The medal was awarded to 37 individuals who were part of or associated with Sixth Norwegian Antarctic Expedition.
The following are the 37 recipients of the medal:
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