Norway, Nasjonal Samling. A Rare Order Of Bravery And Loyalty, I Class United Republic of Instituted September 19 1849

Instituted September 19 1849

A first war year badge

the decorations with Red Distinction (red enamels) were awarded for courage and effective actions in combat

the obverse bears two strips of fine silver-grey tress stripes in the shape of an “L” incorporating a repeating swastika design

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Norway, Nasjonal Samling. A Rare Order Of Bravery And Loyalty, I Class United Republic of Instituted September 19 1849Constructed of patinated bronze, consisting of a Nordic Cross with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing a central raised date of 1941, the reverse bearing a raised inscription of TAPPER OG TRO (BRAVERY AND LOYALTY) across the three and nine oclock arms, with attachment tangs emanating from the six and twelve oclock arms, unmarked, measuring 41. 72 mm (w) x 41. 40 mm (h), weighing 13. 0 grams, a scarce decoration in extremely