Sweden: The Royal Order of the SwordRibbon: Yellow with blue edge stripes. Ribbon Picture Instituted: 23 February 1748 by King Frederick I. Awarded: To Swedish Officers and foreigners for long or meritorious service in or for the Armed Forces. Grades: 5 (Commander Grand Cross, Commander 1st Class, Commander, Knight 1st Class, Knight), plus the Badge of the Sword, the Medal of the Sword, Knight of the Grand Cross of the Order of the Sword and the War Cross of the Order of the Sword.
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