King Haakon VII Freedom Medal explained

King Haakon VII Freedom Medal Haakon VIIs Frihetsmedalje
Type:	Single-grade medal
Eligibility:	Norwegian or foreign military or civilian personnel
Awarded For:	Outstanding achievement during war
Established:	18 May 1945
Higher:	Armed Forces Medal for Heroic Deeds
Lower:	Medal for Heroic Deeds (Silver)

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

• 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 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

• King Haakon VIIs Freedom Cross
• Orders, decorations, and medals of Norway

Notes and References

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