Norway: WW2 King Haakon VII's War Medal, 1940–
1945. In its box of issue.
On the obverse: The portrait of King Haakon VII
over the inscription “Alt For Norge” (Everything
for Norway). With the designer's signature under
the King's portrait (illegible).
On the reverse: The inscription "Krigsmedalje"
(War Medal) between 2 crowned cyphers of King
Haakon VII over crossed oak branches.
The medal was instituted in May 1941 by the
Norwegian government in exile, following the
German invasion and occupation of the country
(Apr. 1940). It was awarded to Norwegian and
foreign military and civilian personnel who were
actively involved in the WW2 operations against
the NAZIs and in the general effort for the
liberation of Norway.
The medal is very rare.
FULL SIZE
WW2 1939 - 1945
Item 100% original - ribbon, box original
Condition as on the photos
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