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German occupation of Norway

Location Germany (1871-1948)
Year 1940
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Obverse description An eagle standing in right profile atop a rectangular pedestal is depicted in relief at the center of the field, with the date '9.APRIL 1940' inscribed to the left of the bird. The inscription 'UM ZEHN STUNDEN ZUVOR-GEKOMMEN' appears on the pedestal below the eagle. The surrounding legend reads 'ZUR ERINNERUNG AN DEN FELDZUG IN NORWEGEN', with a swastika device at the base of the border.
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Obverse lettering ZUR ERINNERUNG AN DEN FELDZUG IN NORWEGEN 9. APRIL 1940 UM ZEHN STUNDEN ZUVOR- GEKOMMEN
Reverse description A Viking longship under sail is depicted in relief at the center of the field, its sail bearing a large swastika, with crew members visible along the hull. The surrounding legend reads 'DENN WIR FAHREN GEGEN ENGELLAND', and the Meissen crossed-swords mark appears at the base of the border.
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