Norway. An Order For Bravery And Loyalty (Quisling Cross), Ii Class With Swords Hold measuring 50 mm x 16

measuring 50 mm x 16 mm

vertical needle style pinback with a sheet metal hinge and a round wire loop

Four colour embroidery on green nylon

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Quebec and Eastern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Victoriaville

Roman Tavast

Norway. An Order For Bravery And Loyalty (Quisling Cross), Ii Class With Swords Hold measuring 50 mm x 16Two piece construction, bronze with a gilt and enamelled centrepiece, inscribed "TAPPER OG TRO" on the reverse, 43. 3 mm, original ribbon with bronze pinback hanger, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The order was originally designated for Norwegian front fighters, until Germany decided that only German medals were to be worn, in this case, the Iron Cross.