King Haakon VII Freedom Medal

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King Haakon VII Freedom Medal
Haakon VIIs Frihetsmedalje

Type| Single-grade medal
Awarded for| Outstanding achievement during war
Presented by|  Norway
Eligibility| Norwegian or foreign military or civilian personnel
Established| 18 May 1945

Ribbon bar of the medal

Precedence
Next (higher)| Armed Forces Medal for Heroic Deeds
Next (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

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* 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

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

## References

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