King Haakon VII's Medal of Liberty ( no, Haakon VIIs Frihetsmedalje) was established on 18 May 1945. The medal is awarded to

Norwegian Norwegian, Norwayan, or Norsk may refer to: *Something of, from, or related to Norway, a country in northwestern Europe * Norwegians, both a nation and an ethnic group native to Norway * Demographics of Norway *The Norwegian language, including ...

or foreign military or civilian personnel for significant service to Norway during

World War II World War II or the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a world war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great powers—forming two opposing ...

. This service need not have been in direct contact with the enemy.

Description of the Medal

* The medal is bronze, circular and suspended from the ribbon by a stylised bronze ribbon folded at both ends. * The obverse bears the monogram of King

Haakon VII Haakon VII (; born Prince Carl of Denmark; 3 August 187221 September 1957) was the King of Norway from November 1905 until his death in September 1957. Originally a Danish prince, he was born in Copenhagen as the son of the future Frederick ...

over a letter V symbolising victory. This is surrounded by a circle of beads, outside of which is written ALT FOR NORGE 1940-1945 (ALL FOR NORWAY 1940-1945) * The reverse is plain apart from a wreath of oak leaves, tied with a ribbon at the base. * The ribbon is plain dark blue. When ribbons only are worn, the ribbon bears the King's monogram in bronze.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:King Haakon Vii's Medal Of Liberty Awards established in 1945 1945 establishments in Norway Military awards and decorations of Norway

Description of the Medal

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