During the war and after the invasion of Norway, the government in exile authorized and issue medals for participation and bravery.

The highest ranking award was the War Cross with Sword, instituted in 1941 and awarded to 273 people up to 1949.

Medal & Mini.JPG (34.31 KB, 48 downloads)
Obverse in Case.JPG (30.3 KB, 48 downloads)
Obverse Medal.JPG (39.72 KB, 48 downloads)
Obverse Ribbon.JPG (43.95 KB, 48 downloads)
Reverse Medal.JPG (33.84 KB, 48 downloads)
Obverse.JPG (36.69 KB, 49 downloads)
Reverse.JPG (39.06 KB, 48 downloads)

Always looking for Eickhorns and etched bayonets.