Norway, Republic. A King Haakon VII’s Freedom Cross United Republic of It is signed in blue

It is signed in blue ink by Senior Lieutenant and Junior Officer Kauz

1944 in Halifax of lung problems

contained in contemporary circular red leather case

constructed of stiff cardstock

1917 at the A

Norway, Republic. A King Haakon VII’s Freedom Cross United Republic of It is signed in blueInstituted 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. 2 mm (w) x 43. 8 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), worn on original ribbon with pin on reverse, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition.