Catalog
Medal - Kampen For Frihet Leif Tronstad
| Location | Norway |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing bust of Leif Tronstad in military uniform occupies the left portion of the field, with his name inscribed along the left rim. To the right, a composite scene depicts commandos on skis descending a mountain slope, the Vemork heavy water plant perched on a cliff, and a paddle steamer on the lake below. The legend arcs along the upper rim, and the mint mark appears in the lower exergue. |
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| Obverse lettering | LEIF TRONSTAD PROFESSOREN OG TUNGTVANNET (Translation: Leif Tronstad - The professor and the heavy water) |
| Reverse description | Central design features a large Victory V-symbol in bold relief, upon which the crowned Norwegian lion rampant is superimposed. A horizontal banner across the centre of the V bears the dates 1940-1945. The field is flanked by two full laurel branches meeting at the base. The legend arcs along the upper rim. |
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