Norway, Republic. A King Haakon VII’s Freedom Cross United Republic of War Merit Cross First Class

War Merit Cross First Class with Swords by Wilhelm Deumer - In silvered tombac

It is signed in blue ink by Senior Lieutenant and Junior Officer Kauz

constructed of stiff cardstock

and later with the 16th United States Colored Infantry Regiment

the obverse consisting of a red and white checked background overlaid by a black mobile swastika

Norway, Republic. A King Haakon VII’s Freedom Cross United Republic of War Merit Cross First ClassInstituted 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. 2 mm (w) x 43. 8 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), worn on original ribbon with pin on reverse, enamels intact, in extremely fine condition.