Medal - Long live the King A Message to the Norwegian People

Location Norway
Year 2016-2023
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Gold (.999) plated copper-nickel (Gold plated center, Ruthenium plated rest)
Weight 34.30 g
Diameter 45.10 mm
Thickness 2.90 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description Crowned shield with lettering in a laurel wreath, Norwegian flag in the background. All in a solid ring, surrounded by inscription.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering 1940 · LEVE KONGEN · 1945 DET NORSKE FOLKS FRIHET OG SELVSTEN- DIGHET ER FOR MEG GRUNNLOVENS FØRSTE BUD, OG JEG MENER Å FØLGE DETTE BUD OG Å VARETA DET NORSKE FOLKS INTERESSER BEST VED Å HOLDE FAST VED DEN STIL- LING OG DEN OPPGAVE SOM ET FRITT FOLK GA MEG I 1905. · DEN LANGE REISEN HJEM ·
(Translation: The freedom and independence of the Norwegian people is to me the first commandment of the constitution, and I mean to follow this commandment and to best protect the Norwegian people by holding the position and tasks that the free people gave me in 1905. The long journey home.)
Reverse description Outline of King Haakon VII facing left with lettering inside, the Royal Palace below. Surrounded by inscription above and below.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering FAST TRO PÅ VÅR RETTFERDIGE KAMPS ENDELIGE SEIER MITT NYE FEDRELAND BLE MEG UENDELIG DYREBART, OG JEG BLE KNYTTET TIL DET NORSKE FOLK MED INDERLIGE BÅND. MITT VALG- SPRÅK «ALT FOR NORGE» HAR ALLTID VÆRT OG ER FREMDELES BES- TEMMENDE FOR MINE HAND- LING- ER 1940-1945
(Translation: Firm faith in the final victory of our just fight. My new country became infinitely precious to me, and I became attached to the Norwegian people with early ties. my motto `All for Norway` has always been and still is a determinant for my actions.)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 6154213800
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