See also: Australian Antarctic Medal.
| Antarctic Medal Antarktismedaljen | |
| Type: | Commemorative medal |
| Eligibility: | Members of the Sixth Norwegian Antarctic Expedition. |
| Awarded For: | Service to the Norwegian-British-Swedish Antarctic Expedition |
| Status: | No longer awarded |
| Established: | 3 February 1960 |
| Total Awarded: | 37 |
| Higher: | Maudheim medal |
| Lower: | H. M. The King's Commemorative Medal in Gold |
| 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.[1] 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.[2] The medal was awarded to 37 individuals who were part of or associated with Sixth Norwegian Antarctic Expedition.[3]
The following are the 37 recipients of the medal:[4]