Haakon VII 70th Anniversary Medal Haakon VIIs 70-årsmedalje |
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Awarded by Norway | |
Type | Medal |
Awarded for | Military personnel who served in the Norwegian armed forces in Britain on the King's 70th birthday |
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Established | 27 October 1942 |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Haakon VIIs Jubilee Medal 1905 – 1955 |
Next (lower) | Haakon VIIs Centenary Medal |
Ribbon bar of the medal |
Haakon VII 70th Anniversary Medal is a Norwegian military award, which was instituted by King Haakon VII of Norway on 27 October 1942. It was awarded in recognition of military personnel who served in the Norwegian armed forces in Britain on the 70th birthday of Norwegian King Haakon VII.