Norway, Republic. A King Haakon Vii’s Freedom Cross Auction officially numbered 430996

officially numbered 430996

very scarce type of this cross

The family immigrated to Canada

small nip in the navy blue velvet where the breast star was housed in the medal bed

Medal of Merit in the Sphere of Security of the Borders

Norway, Republic. A King Haakon Vii’s Freedom Cross Auction officially numbered 430996Instituted May 18 1945. In silver gilt, a Maltese cross with white enamel arms, the obverse medallion features the monogram of King Haakon VII over the letter V for Victory, the reverse is embossed ALT FOR NORGE 7 JUN 1945 (All for Norway June 7 1945), marked J. TOSTRUP and 925S on 6 oclock arm, measures 41. 4mm (w) x 44. 5mm (h inclusive of integral ring), worn on original ribbon with pin on reverse, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition.