Norway. A Merit Cross With Swords, Quisling Issue, Type II, C.1942 Archive the 30th Infantry Battalion became

the 30th Infantry Battalion became the 30th Reserve Battalion

He was named an Able Seaman in 1913 and then joined the Royal Fleet Reserve in May 1914

the die-stamped coat-of-arms held in place on the buckle's face via four prongs

On 16 February 1918 he was promoted to a Lieutenant and become a platoon leader in the 26th Dragoons Regiment

Prussian War Participant Cross 1st Class - in gilt and enamels

Norway. A Merit Cross With Swords, Quisling Issue, Type II, C.1942 Archive the 30th Infantry Battalion becameA Norwegian Merit Cross with Swords Second Class Cross, Quisling issue, cross known as Tapper og Tro (Brave and Faithful), in bronze, Type II, die struck, 43x43mm, on original War time ribbon, extremely fine condition. This Cross (Type II) was introduced in 1944 as an award to civilian Nazi Party members. Rare.