[3][4] After gracious authorization by His Majesty the King and a decision made by the assembly, the medal of merit was granted royal status in 1992 and received a new design.

[6] The medal is today awarded with His Majesty the King's gracious authorization for exceptionally meritorious work within the association's area of activity.

[8] The silver medal is awarded to those who have particularly benefited the Swedish Air Force Volunteers Association's interests for at least 10 years.

If the person in question has received the Swedish Air Force Volunteers Association Merit Badge, the silver medal is normally awarded no earlier than 3 years thereafter.

Medals of merit are usually awarded by the chairman of the Swedish Air Force Volunteers Association at the FVRF's national general meeting or otherwise, with his consent, at another solemn occasion.