Norway WWII Narvik Participation Medal 1940 1945 with Rosette by J. Tostrup

Norway: WW2 Participation Medal (widely known 
as "Narvik Medal"), 1940 – 1945. 
With rosette on the ribbon for a 2nd award of the 
medal (the maximum number of subsequent 
awards was 3, denoted by equal rosettes on the 
ribbon - the medal however was awarded only 
once).
Mounted on wearing clip, marked J. Tostrup (in 
Oslo).
Obverse: the Norwegian Coat of Arms 
circumscribed 9 Apr.1940- 8 May 1945.
Reverse: Inscribed: "DELTAGER I KAMPEN" 
(Participant in Battle)
The medal was instituted in 1945 and was 
awarded to both Norwegian and Allied military 
and civilians who participated in the defensive 
operations following the German invasion of 
9 April 1940 (battle of Narvik)or served in the 
Norwegian Armed Forces or aboard vessels of 
the Merchant Navy during WW2. 
The medal is also known as the "Narvik medal" 
as it was awarded to the participants of the 2 
Battles of Narvik.  The Battles of Narvik were 
fought from 9 Apr. to 8 Jun. 1940 as a naval 
battle in the Ofotfjord and as a land battle in the 
mountains surrounding the City.
The medal is rare.

FULL SIZE

WW2 1939 - 1945

Item 100% original - ribbon original

Condition as on the photos
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