Litteris et Artibus is a Swedish royal medal established in 1853 by
Charles XV of Sweden, who was then
crown prince. It is awarded to people who have made important contributions to culture, especially music, dramatic art and literature.[1]
The obverse side of the medal has the image of the current King while the reverse has the text "Litteris et Artibus" (Latin: Letters and Arts).
^"People, Jan. 11, 1937". Time. 11 January 1937. Archived from
the original on 3 November 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2010. In Council of State King Gustaf of Sweden decorated Cinemactress Greta Garbo with the nation's gold medal litteris et artibus, highest Swedish award for artistic achievement.
Litteris et Artibus is a Swedish royal medal established in 1853 by
Charles XV of Sweden, who was then
crown prince. It is awarded to people who have made important contributions to culture, especially music, dramatic art and literature.[1]
The obverse side of the medal has the image of the current King while the reverse has the text "Litteris et Artibus" (Latin: Letters and Arts).
^"People, Jan. 11, 1937". Time. 11 January 1937. Archived from
the original on 3 November 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2010. In Council of State King Gustaf of Sweden decorated Cinemactress Greta Garbo with the nation's gold medal litteris et artibus, highest Swedish award for artistic achievement.