Medal - Long live the King Little Norway

Location Norway
Year 2016-2023
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Gold (.999) plated copper-nickel (Gold plated center, Ruthenium plated rest)
Weight 35.45 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 Men standing with rifle and pilots gear with planes in the background, surrounded by inscription.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ·LITTLE NORWAY TORONTO 10. NOVEMBER 1940
Mintage
Numisquare ID 8299114350
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