H7 was teh symbol of Norwegian resistance and stood for Haakon 7, the king in exile.

These four beret badges were all manufactured in the UK and spanned the years from 1942 to 1945.

The maker mark appears on all 4 badges as well as the year code ('S' for 1942, 'T' for 1943, U' for 1944, 'V' for 1945). Of these, the 'V' dated one is the hardest to find.

These badges were worn by Norwegian free armed forces members.

John

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Last edited by JohnZ; 02/02/2015 06:35 PM.

Always looking for Eickhorns and etched bayonets.