King Haakon VII's Medal of Liberty () 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
World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War II, Allies and the Axis powers. World War II by country, Nearly all of the wo ...
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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 (; 3 August 187221 September 1957) was King of Norway from 18 November 1905 until his death in 1957.
The future Haakon VII was born in Copenhagen as Prince Carl of Denmark. He was the second son of the Crown Prince and Crown Princess ...
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.
See also
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King Haakon VIIs Freedom Cross
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Orders, decorations, and medals of Norway
This is a list of Norwegian orders and medals in order of precedence. This list contains all medals approved for wearing on a Norwegian military uniform in ranked order.
Group 1: Awarded by or approved by H.M. The King
Those awards presented by ...
References
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Awards established in 1945
1945 establishments in Norway
Military awards and decorations of Norway