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Medal - Kampen For Frihet Shetlands-Larsen
| Location | Norway |
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| Thickness | 6.1 mm |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing bust of Leif A. Larsen in high relief, wearing a military coat and turtleneck sweater, with the vessel M/K Arthur navigating rough seas to the left and a map of the Shetland Islands in the background. Two Norwegian War Crosses are depicted in the lower field, and two military aircraft appear in the upper left; the engraver's initials 'ES' appear in the right field. The circumscribed legend reads 'LEIF A. LARSEN' on the left and 'SOM EN BRO OVER FARLIG FARVANN' arching across the top. |
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| Obverse lettering | LEIF A. LARSEN SOM EN BRO OVER FARLIG FARVANN ES (Translation: Leif A. Larsen Like a bridge over dangerous waters) |
| Reverse description | A large Victory 'V' symbol dominates the field, with the crowned Norwegian lion passant in high relief at its centre. A horizontal band across the middle bears the dates '1940-1945', and an olive wreath frames the lower and side portions of the design. The arched legend 'KAMPEN FOR FRIHET' runs along the upper rim. |
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