Sporrong issued in 1978 a giant medal (125 mm). The medals was made in Gold (10 ex), Silver (140 ex) and Bronze (350 ex). 

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The medal was designed by Axel Wallenberg (1898–1996). He was a renowned Swedish sculptor celebrated for his public monuments and naturalistic style. Known for his expressive bronze and stone sculptures, Wallenberg often depicted human figures and animals, blending realism with a refined sense of form and movement. His works are prominently displayed throughout Sweden, including his famous "Fiskarflickan" ("The Fisher Girl") and various memorials that showcase his sensitivity to both human emotion and nature. Wallenberg studied at the Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts, and his career spanned much of the 20th century, earning him recognition as an influential figure in Swedish sculpture.

 

Gustav Vasa (1496–1560), also known as Gustav I of Sweden, was a Swedish nobleman who became the first King of Sweden after leading a successful revolt against Danish rule, ending the Kalmar Union. His rebellion began in 1520 after the Stockholm Bloodbath, a massacre of Swedish nobles ordered by the Danish King Christian II, which incited widespread resistance.

 

Gustav’s leadership and military acumen helped him rally Swedish forces and ultimately gain independence for Sweden in 1523. As king, he established a hereditary monarchy and worked to consolidate power, centralize the government, and reform Sweden’s economic and administrative systems. Gustav Vasa is also known for initiating the Protestant Reformation in Sweden, breaking ties with the Catholic Church and establishing the Lutheran Church as the state religion. His reign laid the foundation for a unified, independent Swedish state, and he is often considered one of Sweden's most important historical figures, remembered for his role in shaping the nation’s identity.