Stig Hson-Ericson
Marshal of the Realm, amiral
✶ 12 July 1897 in Stockholm
✟ 8 January 1985 in Stockholm
Appointed
The Royal Palace of Stockholm 11 November 1972
motto
Ante mare undæ (Before the ocean waves)
shield
Painted 1974 by David Friefeldt. Date of death added 1985 by Bengt Olof Kälde.
other awards
Knight of the Order of Vasa 1935
Knight of the Order of the Sword 1939
Knight of the Order of the Polar Star 1942
Commander of the Order of the Sword (1st class) 1947
King Gustaf V’s Jubilee Commemorative Medal 1948
Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Sword 1952
King Gustav VI Adolf’s Commemorative Medal 1967
Commander Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa 1969
Biography
Senior Aide-de-Camp for the King 1950-1973
Head of the Navy 1953-1961
Admiral 1961
First Marshal of the court 1962-1969
Marshal of the Realm 1966-1976
Placement
