King Haakon VII Freedom Medal

King Haakon VII Freedom Medal
Haakon VIIs Frihetsmedalje
Awarded by  Norway
Type Single-grade medal
Eligibility Norwegian or foreign military or civilian personnel
Awarded for Outstanding achievement during war
Statistics
Established 18 May 1945
Precedence
Next (higher) Armed Forces Medal for Heroic Deeds
Next (lower) Medal for Heroic Deeds (Silver)

Ribbon bar of the medal

King Haakon VII's Medal of Liberty (Norwegian: Haakon VIIs Frihetsmedalje) was established on 18 May 1945. The medal is awarded to Norwegian or foreign military or civilian personnel for significant service to Norway during World War II.[1] This service need not have been in direct contact with the enemy.

Description of the Medal

See also

References

  1. "ODM of Norway: King Haakon VII's Freedom Medal". Medals.org.uk. 2008-08-30. Retrieved 2011-12-28.
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