Order of Vasa

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The Order of Vasa was a Swedish royal order of chivalry, primarily awarded for achievements in agriculture, mining, commerce, and other contributions to the nation’s economic and social development.

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Order of Vasa canonical 4

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Swedish royal order
order of chivalry
administeredBy Swedish Royal Court
awardedFor agriculture
commerce
economic development
industrial achievements
mining
public service
scientific contributions related to economy
social development
technical innovations with economic impact
awardingBody King of Sweden
classSystem Commander
Commander
surface form: Commander 1st Class

Commander Grand Cross
Knight
Knight 1st Class
Member
country Sweden
distinctFrom Order of the Polar Star
Royal Order of the Seraphim
surface form: Order of the Seraphim

Order of the Sword
eligibility Swedish citizens
foreign nationals
foundedBy King Gustav III of Sweden
hasLanguage Swedish
inception 1772
insigniaFeature green enameled Maltese cross
royal crown
sheaf of wheat emblem
locationOfChancery Stockholm
motto King Gustav III of Sweden
surface form: Gustaf III Instiftare
namedAfter House of Vasa
primaryFocus non-military merits
reformed 2023
religion secular
religiousRequirement no requirement of military service
no requirement of noble birth
ribbonColor green
status dormant after 1975
statusAfterReform reinstated as a state order
symbolism agricultural prosperity
economic growth
type civil order

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Order of the Polar Star relatedOrder Order of Vasa
Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden honor Order of Vasa
Order of the Sword relatedAward Order of Vasa
Carl Gustaf Folke Hubertus honor Order of Vasa