Medal - 17. Mai 1910 Bjørnson and Nordraak
Features
| Location |
Norway
 |
|---|---|
| King |
Haakon VII (1905-1957)
|
| Type | Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1910 |
| Composition | Gilding metal plated bronze |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round with a loop |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 335615 |
| References | Kvist 17. mai# 62a Kjetil Kvist; 2001. Katalog over 17. mai-medaljer. Samlerforl., Oslo, Norway. |
Commemorative issue
Constitution Day
Series: 17. Mai Medalje
Obverse
Portrait of Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson facing left in a laurel wreath, with inscription above and below. A beaded ring around it, surrounded by inscription. Another beaded ring on the rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· BJØRNSTJERNE BJØRSNSON ·
17. MAI 1910
JA. UI ELSKER DETTE LANDET
HAN SOM GAU OS FÆDRELANDSSANGEN
Translation:
Yes, we love this country.
He who gave us our national song.
Reverse
Portrait of Rikard Nordraak facing slightly left in a laurel wreath, with inscription above and below. A beaded ring around it, surrounded by inscription. Another beaded ring on the rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· RIKARD NORDRAAK ·
17. MAI 1814
NORDRAAK ER DØD MEN. TONERNE LEVER
HAN SOM GAU OS FÆDRELANDSSANGENS TONER
Translation:
Nordraak is dead, but his tones are alive.
He who gave us our national song's tones.
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