Norway WW2 Narvik Participation Medal 1940 1945 by J. Tostrup

Norway: WW2 Participation Medal (widely known as "Narvik Medal"), 1940 – 1945. The medal was manufactured by J. Tostrup (in Oslo). Obverse: the Norwegian Coat of Arms circumscribed 9 Apr.1940- 8 May 1945. Reverse: Inscribed: "DELTAGER I KAMPEN" (Participant in Battle) The medal was instituted in 1945 and was awarded to both Norwegian and Allied military and civilians who participated in the defensive operations following the German invasion of 9 April 1940 (battle of Narvik)or served in the Norwegian Armed Forces or aboard vessels of the Merchant Navy during WW2. The medal is also known as the "Narvik medal" as it was awarded to the participants of the 2 Battles of Narvik. The Battles of Narvik were fought from 9 Apr. to 8 Jun. 1940 as a naval battle in the Ofotfjord and as a land battle in the mountains surrounding the City. The medal is rare. FULL SIZE WW2 1939 - 1945 Item 100% original - ribbon original White thread attempt to repair connection between ribbon and pin. View the pictures Condition as in the photos GREAT ADDITION TO EVERY COLLECTION!