Norway. A Merit Cross With Swords And Case Of Issue, 1940-45 Archive Distinguished Flying Cross (bronze

Distinguished Flying Cross (bronze

The interior of the cap is lined in in gray silk

illustrating a pilot and observer in uniform standing at the foot of the stairs of a building

all with easel backs) and two Royal Air Force Athletic Awards (wood-mounted bronze plaques

Norway. A Merit Cross With Swords And Case Of Issue, 1940-45 Archive Distinguished Flying Cross (bronzeTwo piece construction, bronze with an overlaying gilt and enamelled Sun Eagle insignia, inscribed "TAPPER OG TRO" (Brave and Faithful) on the reverse, 43. 3 mm, on original ribbon with bronze pinback hanger, light contact, near extremely fine. In its black cardboard box of issue, padded medal bed, box fine. Footnote: The Cross was instituted by the collaborationist Nasjonal Samling government under Vidkun Quisling as the Order of Bravery and Loyalty,