Small WW2 period ribbon bar from Norway

[Noor]

Hi guys,

I received today one interesting ribbon bar from Norway! I haven't seen many of them around and post it up here as well. Because I bought it as a unidentified ribbon bar, without seeing so European style pin, I tought that its some earlier communist country bar from Asia .

Thank you to the Jeff for ID on OMSA!

- Participation Medal 1940-45 (the device indicates service in Norway and with Norwegian forces in exile)

- Medal for the 70th Birthday of King Haakon VII, which went to members of the Norwegian forces serving on the 3rd August 1942

Regards,

Timo

[IrishGunner]

You always come up with some great ribbon bars!

[Kvart]

Nice bar! It must have been made after 1945, since the Participation medal was instituted in 1945. Perhaps the guy continued in the armed forces, and thus needed a ribbonbar for his two medals.

You are right about the device. This guy fought/served in Norway April-June in 1940, but found himself in England i August 1942.

I guess it will be worth around £10-20.