Norway WW2 Narvik Participation Medal 1940 1945 Ribbon for Lapel Pin

Norway: Ribbon for boutonniere lapel pin for the 
WW2 Participation Medal (or Narvik Medal), 1940–
1945. Lenght: 10 cm.
On its card of issue, by Belgian maker (the maker 
is most likely the House of Degreef in Brussels 
but the firm is not marked on the card). 
The ribbon was exclusively made to be issued to 
the members of the Union of the Veterans of 
Namsos.
The Participation medal was instituted in 1945 
and was awarded to both Norwegian and Allied 
military and civilians who participated in the 
defensive operations following the German 
invasion of 9 April 1940 (battle of Narvik) or 
served in the Norwegian Armed Forces or 
aboard vessels of the Merchant Navy during 
WW2. 
The medal is also known as the "Narvik medal" 
as it was awarded to the participants of the 2 
Battles of Narvik.  The Battles of Narvik were 
fought from 9 Apr. to 8 Jun. 1940 as a naval 
battle in the Ofotfjord and as a land battle in the 
mountains surrounding the City.

WW2 1939 - 1945

Item 100% original - ribbon, card original

Condition as on the photos
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