Kingdom of Sweden: Royal Order of the Northern Star

Kungliga Nordstjärneorden

Ribbon: Black.

Instituted: 23 June 1748 by King Frederick I.

Awarded: To Swedes and foreigners for civilian services, including scientific, literary and beneficial works.
Since 1975, to foreign nationals in recognition of personal services to Sweden or for the promotion of Swedish interests.

Grades: 4 (Commander Grand Cross, Commander 1st Class, Commander, Knight).

Type 1
1748-1975
Type 2
1975 - date
Collar Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Commander Grand Cross: Badge Commander Grand Cross: Badge, Obverse Commander Grand Cross: Badge, Reverse
Commander Grand Cross: Star Commander Grand Cross: Star, Obverse Commander Grand Cross: Star, Reverse
Commander Class 2: Badge Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Commander Class 1: Star Commander 1st Class: Star, Obverse Commander 1st Class: Star, Reverse
Commander Commander, Obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Knight Knight, Obverse Knight, Reverse
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Page last updated: 24 June 2023