King Haakon VII Freedom Medal

Features

Location	Norway
King	Haakon VII (1905-1957)
Type	Award medals › Military awards
Years	1945-1989
Composition	Bronze
Weight	15 g
Diameter	33 mm
Shape	Round with a loop
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Number	N# 550409
References	Hallberg# IV-9, IV-10 Harald Hallberg; 2012. Norske dekorasjoner tildelt med bånd til å bæres på uniform eller sivilt antrekk. Dreyer bok. , S&B# 2507 Carlton Fredrick Schwan, Joseph E. Boling; 1995. World War II Remembered: History in your hands - a numismatic study. BNR Press, Port Clinton, Ohio, United States.

Obverse

Crowned monogram of Haakon VII with large "V" behind, in a beaded ring surrounded by inscription.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
+ ALT FOR NORGE +
1940-1945

Translation: All for Norway.

Reverse

Large oak wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering: J. TOSTRUP

Mint

Norwegian Mint (Norske Myntverk), Kongsberg, Norway (1686-date)

Comments

This was a reward to Norwegian and foreign military and civilian personnel who had rendered outstanding service during World War II. Issued with diploma signed by the Norwegian king, prime minister and foreign minister.

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Date	References
Undetermined
ND (1945-1949)	Hallberg# IV-9 Harald Hallberg; 2012. Norske dekorasjoner tildelt med bånd til å bæres på uniform eller sivilt antrekk. Dreyer bok.	With signature on reverse
ND (1988-1989)	Hallberg# IV-10 Harald Hallberg; 2012. Norske dekorasjoner tildelt med bånd til å bæres på uniform eller sivilt antrekk. Dreyer bok.	Without signature on reverse

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