King Haakon VII's Freedom Medal, Awarded to Henry Ford, 1945
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Henry Ford was recognized as more than an automotive industrialist; throughout his many years in the public eye he was acknowledged by many civic and corporate associations, like King Haakon VII's Freedom Medal. Instituted in 1945, it can be awarded to Norwegian and foreign military personnel or civilians who have rendered services to Norway during wartime in an honorable manner.
Henry Ford was recognized as more than an automotive industrialist; throughout his many years in the public eye he was acknowledged by many civic and corporate associations, like King Haakon VII's Freedom Medal. Instituted in 1945, it can be awarded to Norwegian and foreign military personnel or civilians who have rendered services to Norway during wartime in an honorable manner.
Artifact
Commemorative medal
Date Made
1945
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
51.13.96
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Clara Ford Estate.
Material
Bronze
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Ribbon (Material)
Silk (Textile)
Color
Blue
Red
Dimensions
Height: .5 in (box)
Width: 2.5 in (box)
Length: 4.125 in (box)
Length: 3.125 in (medal and ribbon)
Inscriptions
ALT FOR NORGE / 1940 - 1945 [obverse]
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