Meine große Tante erhielt diese Medaille und Auszeichnung am 27. Juni 1947 für ihre Dienste im Widerstand. Wenn jemand mehr darüber weiß, weiß ich nicht viel über diese Auszeichnung und wie wichtig es für Norweger ist.
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Here is a long article in norwegian. https://no.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haakon_VIIs_Frihetskors
They sell for 4-5.000 nok in auctions.
Wikipedia references this newspaper on page 8 regarding Ida Bering rewarded the medal, I don’t have access but maybe someone else her does: [https://www.nb.no/items/74039ff915bcf03317759f151e98cc0d?page=0](https://www.nb.no/items/74039ff915bcf03317759f151e98cc0d?page=0)
Here is an article from a local newspaper in 1972 about her. [82 year old norwegian american with HaakonVII freedom cross](https://www.nb.no/items/17641f1f0211e406b1cdcab7b52ac059?page=5&searchText=%2BIda%2Bblegen%2Bfrihetskors)
The *Frihetskors* was awarded to non-Norwegians who provided exceptional service to the Norwegian cause during the war. The award was given both to combatants and non combatants.
A [Julius Blegen](https://no.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julius_Blegen) is also a recipient, for lobbying on behalf of norways interests through the Camp Little Norway Association. Idk if there’s any relation, but it’s not a super common last name
The Liberation cross is the second highest ranked medal awarded for gallantry in war and peacetime, and the 5th highest honors you could receive for extraordinary service to the Norwegian cause during the 2’nd world war.
It was mostly awarded to foreigners for their service to the country.