Norway. A Merit Cross with Swords, Quisling issue, Type II, C.1942

A 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.