Prince Carl Medal Prins Carl-medaljen |
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The Prince Carl Medal
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Awarded by The King of Sweden | |
Country | Sweden |
Type | Royal medal |
Awarded for | Humanitarian activity |
Status | Currently awarded |
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Established | 1945 |
Order of Wear | |
Next (higher) | Prince Eugen Medal |
Next (lower) | Royal Jubilee Commemorative Medals |
The Prince Carl Medal (Swedish: Prins Carl-medaljen) is a royal medal of Sweden. The medal was instituted by Gustaf V of Sweden in 1945 on the retirement of Prince Carl, Duke of Västergötland as chairman of the Red Cross of Sweden. The medal is awarded for national or international humanitarian activity.
The following is a partial list of recipients: