Sweden, Kingdom. A 1917 Defence of the Fatherland Medal
In silver, marked "SILVER" and dated "1917" on the edge, obverse illustrating a star surrounded by emanating rays surmounting crossed swords, inscribed "FÄDERNESLANDETS FÖRSVAR" above and "K. KR. WET. AKAD." below, reverse inscribed "MOD OCH KUNSKAPER" inside an open-ended wreath of laurel leaves, 30.5 mm, light contact, near extremely fine.

