Småland Runic Inscription 39

Småland Runic Inscription 39 or Sm 39 is the Rundata catalog listing for a Viking Age memorial runestone that is located in Ryssby, Kronoberg County, Sweden, which is in the historic province of Småland.

[1] Before the historic significance of runestones was understood, they were often reused in the construction of roads, bridges, and buildings such as churches.

[1] The runic text states that the stone was raised by Gunni as a memorial for his son Soni.

Soni is described using Old Norse phrases as being mildan orða or "gentle in speech" and mataʀ goða or "free with food."

This description is consistent with generosity with food and feasting being renowned in Viking Age Scandinavia.

Sm 39 in a 1964 photograph after it had been removed from the church wall.