| Haakon VII's Freedom Cross Haakon VIIs Frihetskors |
|
|---|---|
Representation of the cross |
|
| Awarded by Norway | |
| Type | Single-grade medal |
| Eligibility | Norwegian or foreign military or civilian personnel |
| Awarded for | Outstanding and decisive contributions to the Norwegian cause during World War 2 |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 18 May 1945 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Royal Norwegian Order of Merit |
| Next (lower) | St Olav's medal with Oak Branch |
| Related | King Haakon VII's Medal of Liberty |
Ribbon bar of the medal |
|
King Haakon VII's Freedom Cross (Norwegian: Haakon VIIs Frihetskors) was established on 18 May 1945. The medal is awarded to Norwegian or foreign military or civilian personnel for outstanding achievement during war.[1] It is ranked fifth in the order of precedence in the Norwegian honours system. [2]
The medal is in the shape of a Maltese cross. In the middle of the cross on the adverse side is a circular red field with the monogram of King Haakon VII of Norway over the letter V for victory in gilded silver.[3] On the reverse side the following is engraved: "Alt for Norge 7 juni 1945" (All for Norway 7 June 1945), the seventh of June being the day the King came back to Norway after his five year forced exile during World War II. The medal is hung from a blue ribbon with a narrow white stripe along both edges.