Norway, Kingdom. A Medal For The 70Th Birthday Of King Haakon Vii 1942 Hold numbered "53"

numbered "53"

Shortly after arriving in England

The filter's cap is embossed stamped "RL1" over "38/4" on one side and "5" over "125" on the opposite side

the obverse consisting of a swordfish surrounded by lengths of rope

stating that he had previous military service with the 97th Regiment of Rifles (Algonquin Rifles)

Norway, Kingdom. A Medal For The 70Th Birthday Of King Haakon Vii 1942 Hold numbered "53"(Konge Haakon VII 70 rs medalje). Instituted in 1942. In bronze, engraver marked "O SRENSEN" on the obverse, maker marked "J. TOSTRUP" on the reverse, measuring 33 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), original ribbon, spotting, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Medal for the 70th Birthday of King Haakon VII was instituted on October 27, 1942 and awarded to members of the military who were serving with the Norwegian armed forces in Britain on King Haakon's 70th