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| Haakon VII's Freedom Cross Haakon VIIs Frihetskors | |
|---|---|
 King Haakon VII Freedom Cross | |
| Type | Single-grade medal |
| Awarded for | Outstanding and decisive contributions to the Norwegian cause during World War 2 |
| Presented by |  Norway |
| Eligibility | Norwegian or foreign military or civilian personnel |
| Established | 18 May 1945 |
 Ribbon bar of the medal | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Royal Norwegian Order of Merit |
| Next (lower) | St Olav's medal with Oak Branch |
| Related | King Haakon VII Freedom Medal |
King Haakon VII's Freedom Cross (Norwegian: Haakon VIIs Frihetskors) was established in Norway on 18 May 1945. The medal is awarded to Norwegian or foreign military or civilian personnel for outstanding achievement in wartime.[1] It is ranked fifth in the order of precedence in the Norwegian honours system.[2]
- ^ Robertson, Megan, Norway: King Haakon VII's Cross of Liberty, Medals of the World, 29 January 2002, date accessed 2011-05-23.
- ^ The Monarchy Today, Norwegian Decorations, date accessed 2011-05-23.