Antarctic Medal
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TypeCommemorative medal
Awarded forService to the Norwegian-British-Swedish Antarctic Expedition
Presented by
Norway
NorwayEligibilityMembers of the Sixth Norwegian Antarctic Expedition.
| Antarctic Medal Antarktismedaljen | |
|---|---|
 Ribbon bar of the medal | |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Awarded for | Service to the Norwegian-British-Swedish Antarctic Expedition |
| Presented by | Norway |
| Eligibility | Members of the Sixth Norwegian Antarctic Expedition. |
| Status | No longer awarded |
| Established | 3 February 1960 |
| Total | 37 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Maudheim medal[1] |
| Next (lower) | H. M. The King's Commemorative Medal in Gold[1] |
| 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.[2] 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.[1] The medal was awarded to 37 individuals who were part of or associated with Sixth Norwegian Antarctic Expedition.[3]