Norway, Kingdom. A Second War Narvik Participation Medal, By J. Tostrup Auction Archive with period replacement ribbon

with period replacement ribbon

remains near fine

5 mm enamelled ribbon bar with button hole attachment

the clasp demonstrates oxidation and loss of finish throughout and is missing its backplate

only minor contact marks and gilt wear

Norway, Kingdom. A Second War Narvik Participation Medal, By J. Tostrup Auction Archive with period replacement ribbonInstituted September 19 1945. In bronze, the obverse features a rampant crowned lion holding an axe in a crowned shield, surrounded by an inscription 9 APRIL 1940 8 MAI 1945, the reverse features three flags surrounded by a chain link, with a central ring inscribed DELTAGER I KAMPEN, measures 33. 5 mm (w) x 49. 3 mm (h), weighs 17. 9 grams (including ribbon with flower device), marked on reverse of pin on ribbon J. TOSTRUP, light wear and contact