Norway. A Merit Cross With Swords And Case Of Issue, 1940-45 Auction both unmarked and measuring 16

both unmarked and measuring 16 mm (w) x 20 mm (h)

The collar has a white cotton manufacturer's label sewn in place

It features a 145 mm-long polished magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and lower edge

8 mm (w) x 58 mm (h) cap badge with a three-piece construction

(Zeppelin Erinnerungsmedaille)

Norway. A Merit Cross With Swords And Case Of Issue, 1940-45 Auction both unmarked and measuring 16Two 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,