Göta Anti-Aircraft Corps Commemorative Medal
| Göta Anti-Aircraft Corps Commemorative Medal | |
|---|---|
| File:Swedish Göta Luftvaernskårs Minnes Medalj.JPG | |
| Country | Sweden |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Eligibility | Soldiers from Sweden and allied nations |
| Awarded for | Achievement |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Description | Comes in one class |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 19 June 1954 |
 Ribbon bar | |
The Göta Anti-Aircraft Corps Commemorative Medal (Swedish: Göta luftvärnskårs minnesmedalj) is a commemorative medal of the former Göta Anti-Aircraft Corps (Lv 6). The corps was renamed Air Defence Regiment in 2000.
Origins[edit]
The Göta Anti-Aircraft Corps Commemorative Medal was first proposed as a means to recognize the contributions of junior officers and junior enlisted personnel, who were not eligible for a higher decoration.[which?] The achievements of foreign military personnel must be accomplished with distinction above that normally expected of a professional military members.[citation needed]
Criteria[edit]
This medal may be awarded for either combat or noncombat actions based on sustained performance or specific achievement by distinguishing oneself.[citation needed]
The award authority rests with the Göta Regimental awards board.[citation needed] Granting a broad discretion of when and for what action the Göta Anti-Aircraft Corps Commemorative Medal may be awarded. It is awarding is all up to the Göta awards board commander and its members.
Design[edit]
The medal is a silver in colored round metal with the Göta Anti-Aircraft Corps insignia in the middle. The rear side of the medal has olive branches around the edges. The ribbon colors are orange, yellow, orange yellow and orange.
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