Norway. A Merit Cross With Swords And Case Of Issue, 1940-45 Buy Now 45 mm (w) x 42

45 mm (w) x 42

the obverse with a central medallion bearing a lion rampant circumscribed by an inscription of “L’UNION FAIT LA FORCE” (“UNITY IS STRENGTH”)

with a red faux leather (leatherette) exterior

Footnote: The Order of Saint Raymond of Peñafort was established by the Spanish government of General Francisco Franco on January 23

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Norway. A Merit Cross With Swords And Case Of Issue, 1940-45 Buy Now 45 mm (w) x 42Two piece construction, bronze with an overlaying gilt and enamelled Sun Eagle insignia, inscribed "TAPPER OG TRO" (Brave and Faithful) on the reverse, 43. 3 mm, on original ribbon with bronze pinback hanger, light contact, near extremely fine. In its black cardboard box of issue, padded medal bed, box fine. Footnote: The Cross was instituted by the collaborationist Nasjonal Samling government under Vidkun Quisling as the Order of Bravery and Loyalty,