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Modern Norwegian Silver Memorial Medal – "They Burned Our Farms" (1940–1945)

Modern Norwegian Silver Memorial Medal – "They Burned Our Farms" (1940–1945)

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Modern Norwegian Silver Memorial Medal – "They Burned Our Farms" (1940–1945)

From the Alt for Norge Collection | World War II Resistance Exonumia

Overview

Honor the resilience, sacrifice, and unbreakable spirit of the Norwegian wartime resistance with this striking uncirculated silver medal. Part of the renowned Alt for Norge ("All for Norway") collection, this piece commemorates the harrowing period of World War II (1940–1945) when Nazi occupying forces systematically destroyed Norwegian farms and rural settlements.

Struck in high-purity silver, this deeply moving medal stands as a lasting monument to civilian endurance and national survival during one of the darkest chapters in modern European history.

Historical Significance

Following the German invasion of Norway in April 1940, the Norwegian population endured five years of harsh occupation. In the final phases of the war, particularly during the brutal scorched-earth tactics deployed by retreating German forces in northern Norway (Finnmark and Troms), thousands of homes, farms, and infrastructure were burned to the ground to halt the Allied advance. The Alt for Norge medallic series was created to preserve the memory of these immense sacrifices, honoring both the devastation faced by rural communities and the courageous perseverance of the Norwegian people who rebuilt their nation from the ashes.

Specifications & Condition

  • Issuing Country: Norway

  • Collection: Alt for Norge Series

  • Theme / Inscription: "They Burned Our Farms" (World War II Resistance & Remembrance, 1940–1945)

  • Composition: Fine Silver (Fineness: 0.950)

  • Condition: Uncirculated (Immaculate mint-state preservation with brilliant surfaces and sharp details)

  • Diameter: 1.547 inches (approx. 39.3 mm)

  • Weight: 0.87 ounces (approx. 24.7 grams of high-purity silver)

Why This Belongs in Your Collection

  • Powerful Historical Narrative: A poignant commemorative piece from the prestigious Alt for Norge series, dedicated to the tragic and heroic civilian experience of WWII.

  • Precious Metal Composition: Struck in quality 0.95 fine silver, adding intrinsic silver value alongside deep historical weight.

  • Essential for World War II Collections: A vital piece of Scandinavian military and civilian history that tells a story of devastation and ultimate perseverance.

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