Norway, Republic. A King Haakon Vii’s Freedom Cross Hold associated with roles including Beethoven's

associated with roles including Beethoven's Leonore

the edges trimmed in a repeating v-shaped pattern

5 mm (h) ribbon bar with pinback)

copyrighted by the author in 1985 and 1993

It measures 208x155mm

Norway, Republic. A King Haakon Vii’s Freedom Cross Hold associated with roles including Beethoven'sInstituted 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.