King Haakon VII Commemorative Medal

The King Haakon VII Commemorative Medal of October 1, 1957 (Norwegian: Kong Haakon VIIs minnemedalje 1. oktober 1957) is a Norwegian award created to commemorate the deceased monarch on the occasion of his funeral.

[3] The medal is made of gold or silver, and the obverse depicts King Haakon VII.

The king is depicted without his crown in an image created by the engraver Ivar Throndsen.

[5] The commemorative medal was awarded to persons that performed duties in connection with the king's funeral.

[5] The silver medal was awarded 54 times; 48 medals were conferred upon officers of the army, navy, and air force that headed honor detachments at the funeral.