Norway. A Merit Cross With Swords And Case Of Issue, 1940-45 Buy Now 45 mm (w) x 42

45 mm (w) x 42

" Two days after his heroics

the gilt on the wreath having faded with time

He had served overseas as a Sergeant with the Canadian Cavalry Brigade and as a Trooper with the 10th Canadian Mounted Rifle Battalion

Norway. A Merit Cross With Swords And Case Of Issue, 1940-45 Buy Now 45 mm (w) x 42Two piece construction, bronze with an overlaying gilt and enamelled Sun Eagle insignia, inscribed "TAPPER OG TRO" (Brave and Faithful) on the reverse, 43. 3 mm, on original ribbon with bronze pinback hanger, light contact, near extremely fine. In its black cardboard box of issue, padded medal bed, box fine. Footnote: The Cross was instituted by the collaborationist Nasjonal Samling government under Vidkun Quisling as the Order of Bravery and Loyalty,