Haakon VII 70th Anniversary Medal

Haakon VII 70th Anniversary Medal
Haakon VIIs 70-årsmedalje
TypeCommemorative medal
Awarded forMilitary personnel who served in the Norwegian armed forces in Britain on the King's 70th birthday
Presented by Norway
Established27 October 1942
Ribbon bar of the medal
Precedence
Next (higher)Haakon VII Jubilee Medal 1905–1955
Next (lower)Haakon VII Centenary 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. The medal ranks 33rd in the Norwegian decoration order of precedence.[1]

  1. ^ "Norwegian Decorations". kongehuset.no. Retrieved 2012-09-16.