King Haakon VII Freedom Cross
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. It is ranked fifth in the order of precedence in the Norwegian honours system.
| 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 |
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