King Haakon VII Freedom Medal

King Haakon VII Freedom Medal
Haakon VIIs Frihetsmedalje
TypeSingle-grade medal
Awarded forOutstanding achievement during war
Presented by Norway
EligibilityNorwegian or foreign military or civilian personnel
Established18 May 1945
Ribbon bar of the medal
Precedence
Next (higher)Armed Forces Medal for Heroic Deeds
Next (lower)Medal for Heroic Deeds (Silver)

King Haakon VII's Medal of Liberty (Norwegian: Haakon VIIs Frihetsmedalje) was established on 18 May 1945. The medal is awarded to Norwegian or foreign military or civilian personnel for significant service to Norway during World War II.[1] This service need not have been in direct contact with the enemy.

  1. ^ "ODM of Norway: King Haakon VII's Freedom Medal". Medals.org.uk. 2008-08-30. Retrieved 2011-12-28.