Norway, Republic. A King Haakon Vii’s Freedom Cross Auction all of which is contained

all of which is contained within a wreath of laurel leaves

one on each breast with a fold over flap and reinforced button hole for the silvered metal buttons

Medal of Merit in the Sphere of Security of the Borders

very scarce type of this cross

Norway, Republic. A King Haakon Vii’s Freedom Cross Auction all of which is containedInstituted 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.