Iceland. A President of Iceland’s Medal of Honour, in Case Hold both with photos

both with photos

Constructed of a bronzed metal core with steel blades (magnetic)

slight mothing

magnetic steel blade with a gentle curvature

It is believed only for a short time in 1941 few medals were struck in solid Gold

Iceland. A President of Iceland’s Medal of Honour, in Case Hold both with photosInstituted in 1954. In silver, the obverse featuring Icelands first settler, Ingolfur Arnarson, the reverse bears the nations coat of arms, measures 30. 2 mm in diameter, weighs 21. 15 grams (including ribbon), worn on original blue ribbon, very dark patina, light contact marks and wear, a very rare medal sparsely awarded, in extremely fine condition. Contained in the original blue case of issue, blue velvet medal bed with white silk lid liner,