Bamse (dog)

Bamse
Bamse wearing a Royal Norwegian Navy sailor's cap
SpeciesDog
BreedSt. Bernard
SexMale
Born1937
Oslo, Norway
Died22 July 1944 (aged 6–7)
Montrose, Scotland
Resting placeMontrose, Scotland
Nation fromNorwegian
OccupationMilitary mascot
EmployerRoyal Norwegian Navy
Years active9 February 1940-22 July 1944
Known forSymbol of Norwegian freedom during World War II
OwnerErling Hafto
AwardsNorway Norges Hundeorden
United Kingdom PDSA Gold Medal
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Bamse (Norwegian word for "(male) bear", "teddy bear" or "big boy") (1937 – 22 July 1944) was a St. Bernard dog that became the heroic mascot of the Free Norwegian Forces during the Second World War. He became a symbol of Norwegian freedom during the war.