Norway, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Olaf In Gold, I Class, By J.torstrup, C.1910 certificate_of_authenticity the 31st battalion suffered heavily

the 31st battalion suffered heavily under an intense enemy bombardment which caused several casualties while holding the recently captured Canal du Nord

Footnote: Willy (likely Wilhelm) Fritzsche was born on December 29

There is a single interior pocket at the top left breast

Silver and gold-coloured bullion

Norway, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Olaf In Gold, I Class, By J.torstrup, C.1910 certificate_of_authenticity the 31st battalion suffered heavilyType II. (1905 1937 Issue) An outstanding example in gold with red, white and blue enamels, weighing 15. 6 grams, unmarked, type II with the lion on top of the crown, 41. 5 mm (w) x 68 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, original ribbon, chipping evident in the enamels on two beads on the reverse of the crown, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, maker marked "J. TOSTRUP OSLO" on the inside lid, recessed medal bed, scuffing and