Norway, Republic. A King Haakon Vii’s Freedom Cross Newly Listed with the two ends held

with the two ends held together by a white ribbon which is finished in a bow-tie

then were seen to rush to plane - presumably to save the pilot - and they were believed to be local partizans or guerrillas

to be awarded exclusively to all ranks of the Honourable East India Company's Forces

John Ambulance Brigade: Silvered base metal

measuring 62 mm (w) x 64 mm (h)

Norway, Republic. A King Haakon Vii’s Freedom Cross Newly Listed with the two ends heldInstituted 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. 4mm (w) x 44. 5mm (h inclusive of integral ring), worn on original ribbon with pin on reverse, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition.