(Orden ‘Tapper og Tro’); Also known as “Quisling Cross”, 1941: Cross First Class, 42.7mm x 43.5mm, in solid bronze, mint condition, in case of issue, very rare.

Grand cross set of insignia, by J. Tostrup, Oslo, comprising: Cross, in silver gilt and enamels, 62mm x 89mm, marked on suspension J.T. 925, with full length of sash ribbon, no enamel damage, extremely fine; Star, in silver, center appliqué in silver gilt and enamels, 80mm, maker marked on reverse plate “I. Tostrup, Oslo”, minor restoration to enamels, very fine, set of fine quality manufacture and scarce.

Knight’s Cross First Class, in silver gilt and enamels, 43mm (x64mm including crown suspension), extremely fine, in fitted “J. Tostrup, Oslo”, case of issue.

Commander Cross with Star set of insignia, comprising: cross, in Gold and enamels, 61mm (x87mm including crown suspension), marked “750” and “J TOSTRUP OSLO”, with full length of original ribbon; star, in silver, silver gilt and enamels, 75mmx75mm, marked on reverse cartouche “J TOSTRUP OSLO”, fine quality set of insignia in extremely fine condition.

Commander First Class set of Insignia, by Tostrop, Kristiania, neck Badge, 98mm including crown and lion suspension x 62mm, gold and enamel, maker's mark and gold mark on suspension ring, crown on reverse indented inwards otherwise extremely fine, with old tattered neck ribbon; Star, 75mm, silver, silver-gilt, gold, and enamel, maker's cartouche on reverse, extremely fine, with the following documents: (A) Bestowal document for the Commander First Class of the Order of St. Olav, named to Sir R.E. Bredon, dated 28.10.1907; (B) Bestowal document for the Commander Second Class of the Order of St. Olav, named to R.E. Bredon, dated Stockholm, 21.7.1894; (C) Notification for the award of the Commander First Class, dated London, 14.1.1908; (D) Hand written enclosure for the Bestowal Document, dated Shanghai, 9.6.1903.

In solid bronze, enameled center, 39x39mm, extremely fine.

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, mint condition. In original box of issue. Rare.

Cross in silver gilt and enamels, 41x47mm, marked J. Tostrup on reverse, original ribbon, extremely fine, in case of issue; with original English document “His Britannic Majesty’s unrestricted permission to wear the Decoration”, named to Temporary Acting Lieutenant-Commander Michael H.C. Peer-Groves, R.N.V.R., dated August 8, 1947. Award confirmed in London Gazette, 26 August 1947, listing Peer-Groves and another 37 Naval Officers who received this award for services rendered in Norway during the War, his citation as follows: “He expressed an exceptional understanding and helpfulness during the operation on the Norwegian coast from the beginning of the war until autumn of 1942. Furthermore, he showed real sympathy for the Norwegian Cause, and displayed through knowledge of the conditions in Norway.” Sold with research file indicating Peer-Groves “was assigned at the personal request of Admiral Sir Lionel Wells, Admiral Commanding Orkney and Shetlands, To be head of the intelligence section of the operation” carried on Shetlands, under code name “The Shetland Bus” , and purpose of the operation was to carry allied agents by sea to occupied Norway with badly needed small arms, explosives and other tactical materials.

Grand cross set of insignia, comprising: Cross, in hallmarked 18Kt. Gold and enamels, 62x88mm, marked on suspension J. TOSTRUP OSLO 750, with full length of sash ribbon, no enamel damage, extremely fine; Star, in silver, center appliqué in Gold and enamels, 79mm, maker marked on reverse plate “I. Tostrup, Oslo”, toned extremely fine; both contained within old original case of issue, circa 1910-15, of fine quality manufacture and scarce.

Grand Cross set of insignia, comprising: Cross, in silver gilt and enamels, 62x69mm, maker marked on reverse DAVID-ANDERSEN, NORWAY, STERLING 925S, on a full length of original sash ribbon, virtually mint condition; Star, in silver gilt, center appliqué in silver gilt and enamels, 84mm, maker marked on reverse D-A NORWAY, STERLING 925S, virtually mint condition. Scarce.

Commander’s Cross with Swords, in silver gilt and enamels, 63x88mm, with full length of neck ribbon, very fine quality, extremely fine, in fitted case of issue, maker marked “Tostrup, Oslo”.

Knight First Class with Swords, in silver gilt and enamels, 42x64mm, very fine quality, extremely fine, in fitted case of issue, maker marked “Tostrup, Oslo”. Very rare, less then 10 awarded.

Commander’s Cross, in silver gilt and enamels, 63x88mm, with full length of neck ribbon, very fine quality, extremely fine, in fitted case of issue, maker marked “Tostrup, Oslo”.

Knight First Class, in Gold and enamels, very fine quality, extremely fine, in fitted case of issue, maker marked “Tostrup, Oslo”.

Miniature Knight Second Class with swords, in silver and enamels, 17x26mm, very fine quality, extremely fine.

Grand cross set of insignia, comprising: Cross, in silver gilt and enamels, 62x90mm, with full length of sash, extremely fine; star, in silver, center appliqué in silver gilt and enamels, 78mm, maker marked on reverse plate “Tostrup, Oslo”. Very fine quality set of insignia, extremely fine condition.

Norwegian medal for service abroad (for service in Afghanistan) - "Operation Medal". There are several identical issues of this medal, but the ribbon vary for each operation.

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. Rare.

Norwegian medal for service abroad, "Operation Medal". There are several identical issues of this medal, but the ribbon vary for each operation. This ribbon indicates service in Iraq after 9/11.

Bronze medal, pin back, with rosette on ribbon, mint condition. Bosnia Participation Medal from 1994. The medal with rosette is very rare, since it indicates wound, killed in action or involved in great danger such as firefight.

Pin back, mint condition.

In gilded bronze, mint condition.

In war metal, 46x60mm, maker marked, extremely fine and rare.

Silver Norwegian Royal customs shield circa 1860/1900, 47x58mm, unmarked, good condition, rare.

Quisling issue, in bronze, die struck, 43x43mm, on original War time ribbon, extremely fine. Extremely rare.

Knight First Class, in GOLD and enamels. Of very fine quality make, unmarked, on original ribbon, extremely fine condition.

Silver medal, Olav V, named and dated 1964. Instituted on February 1, 1908 by King Haakon VII, and awarded for services to arts, science, and business; or distinguished public service. Extremely fine.

Gold medal with crown, 25mm, in fitted case of issue. Extremely fine.

This medal was a reward to those who had served in the underground movement, either at home or abroad. The dates on the obverse are "9 April 1940" and "8 Mai 1945", indicating respectively the invasion and the liberation of Norway. Maker marked, extremely fine. In envelope of issue.

Silver medal, Olav V, named and dated 1965. Instituted on February 1, 1908 by King Haakon VII, and awarded for services to arts, science, and business; or distinguished public service. Extremely fine.

Silver medal, Hakkon VII, named and dated 1950. Instituted on February 1, 1908 by King Haakon VII, and awarded for services to arts, science, and business; or distinguished public service. In case of issue, extremely fine.

Medal in extremely fine condition.