Uncommon miniature King Gustav V merit medal issued in honor of the Stockholm 1912 Summer Olympics, 2 gm, 12.5 mm x 19 mm, with original light blue-and-yellow striped ribbon. Designed by Adolf and Erik Lindberg, the front shows King Gustav V in profile with the text, “Gustav V Sveriges Konung”; the reverse depicts the Three Crowns of Sweden and laurel and palm branches, with the text, “Femte Olympiaden Stockholm 1912.” These medals were presented to members of the Swedish and foreign Royal families, members of the international and Swedish Olympic Committee, official representatives of competing nations, as well as to various officials and Swedish prize-winners at the Games. This particular miniature King Gustav V merit medal is considerably scarcer than its larger brethren.
