Göta Anti-Aircraft Corps Commemorative Medal
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.
| Göta Anti-Aircraft Corps Commemorative Medal | |
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| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Awarded for | Achievement |
| Description | Comes in one class |
| Country | Sweden |
| Presented by | Göta Regimental awards board |
| Eligibility | Soldiers from Sweden and allied nations |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 19 June 1954 |
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Origins
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. The achievements of foreign military personnel must be accomplished with distinction above that normally expected of a professional military members.
Criteria
This medal may be awarded for either combat or noncombat actions based on sustained performance or specific achievement by distinguishing oneself.
The award authority rests with the Göta Regimental awards board. 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
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.