King Haakon VII Freedom Cross

Haakon VII's Freedom Cross
Haakon VIIs Frihetskors
King Haakon VII Freedom Cross
TypeSingle-grade medal
Awarded forOutstanding and decisive contributions to the Norwegian cause during World War 2
Presented by Norway
EligibilityNorwegian or foreign military or civilian personnel
Established18 May 1945
Ribbon bar of the medal
Precedence
Next (higher)Royal Norwegian Order of Merit
Next (lower)St Olav's medal with Oak Branch
RelatedKing Haakon VII Freedom Medal

King Haakon VII's Freedom Cross (Norwegian: Haakon VIIs Frihetskors) was established in Norway on 18 May 1945. The medal is awarded to Norwegian or foreign military or civilian personnel for outstanding achievement in wartime.[1] It is ranked fifth in the order of precedence in the Norwegian honours system.[2]

  1. ^ Robertson, Megan, Norway: King Haakon VII's Cross of Liberty, Medals of the World, 29 January 2002, date accessed 2011-05-23.
  2. ^ The Monarchy Today, Norwegian Decorations, date accessed 2011-05-23.