WWII Medal

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1. Here is a long article in norwegian. https://no.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haakon_VIIs_Frihetskors

   They sell for 4-5.000 nok in auctions.

2. Wikipedia references this newspaper on page 8 regarding Ida Bering rewarded the medal, I don’t have access but maybe someone else her does: [https://www.nb.no/items/74039ff915bcf03317759f151e98cc0d?page=0](https://www.nb.no/items/74039ff915bcf03317759f151e98cc0d?page=0)

3. Here is an article from a local newspaper in 1972 about her. [82 year old norwegian american with HaakonVII freedom cross](https://www.nb.no/items/17641f1f0211e406b1cdcab7b52ac059?page=5&searchText=%2BIda%2Bblegen%2Bfrihetskors)

4. The *Frihetskors* was awarded to non-Norwegians who provided exceptional service to the Norwegian cause during the war. The award was given both to combatants and non combatants.

   A [Julius Blegen](https://no.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julius_Blegen) is also a recipient, for lobbying on behalf of norways interests through the Camp Little Norway Association. Idk if there’s any relation, but it’s not a super common last name

5. The Liberation cross is the second highest ranked medal awarded for gallantry in war and peacetime, and the 5th highest honors you could receive for extraordinary service to the Norwegian cause during the 2’nd world war.

   It was mostly awarded to foreigners for their service to the country.

6. This medal is the second highest medal awarded for good service by the Norwegian military. It carries with it the extra “weight” since it’s awarded for good service during WWII, as the occupation was brutal and hated by everyone. Like all other nations that were occupied, maybe even more than some, we carry with us a collective hate for the occupation, and thus are those awarded for bravery with medals looked up to and highly regarded and respected.

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