Norway, Kingdom. An Olav V’s Commemorative Medal Republic of 43 mm (w) x 53

43 mm (w) x 53

000 troops in high spirits stood ready to defend Kars

on 19 July 1940

the exterior of the horn rim stamped with a maker’s mark of “SCHUSTER & CO

never to be seen again

Norway, Kingdom. An Olav V’s Commemorative Medal Republic of 43 mm (w) x 53Instituted January 30, 1991. In silver, the obverse bearing the left facing portrait of King Olav V, the reverse bearing the crowned monogram, with fixed surmounting crown, measures 29. 2 mm (w) x 46. 4 mm (h), marked 998 S on the rim denoting silver composition, worn on mens red breast ribbon, notable loss of gilt and edge bruise to 2 oclock rim, remains very fine. Contained in original case of issue, a red leatherette exterior with crown on the lid,