Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the North Star, Knight in Gold Republic of 000 bronze medals were awarded

000 bronze medals were awarded to officers and private soldiers in the regiment

The Order was awarded to individuals as well as to military units

respectively topped by an inscription of “NARVIK” and a German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

some oxidation evident to the medals

obverse centre featuring a Gold figure of St

Sweden, Kingdom. An Order of the North Star, Knight in Gold Republic of 000 bronze medals were awarded(Nordstjrneorden). Instituted 1748 by King Frederick I. An 18Kt Gold knight consisting of a white enamelled Maltese Cross with ball finials, crowns in each quadrant, obverse centre presenting a white enamelled star on a blue background, Motto ""NESCIT OCCASUM"" (It knows no decline), reverse presents matching centre, with an ornate Royal crown suspension with enamelled jewels, measures 39. 67 mm (w) x 60. 16 mm (h inclusive of crown suspension),