The coat of arms of Norway is a crowned, golden lion rampant holding an axe with an argent blade, on a crowned, triangular and red escutcheon.
Its elements originate from personal insignias for the royal house in the High Middle Ages, thus being among the oldest in Europe.
In Norway, the motif of the coat of arms is often called den norske løve; literally translated, “the Norwegian lion”.
In 1905, the official design for royal and government arms was again changed, this time reverting to the medieval pattern, with a triangular escutcheon and a more upright lion. The painter Eilif Peterssen was responsible for the design.
The present design, similar to the motif on your cufflinks was introduced in 1937.
How perfectly your cufflinks reflect Norge silver work design of the mid-century. The command of enamel on silver made Norwegian goldsmiths the talk of the town, and made Norwegian Silver a growing industry.
Unfortunately, we are unable to see the marks. Could you please describe or resubmit with close-up of the marks.
Best Wishes,
Yvonne
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re: Norge by: Anonymous
I cannot make out your makers mark, if you could take better pictures, try to get close-up to the makers mark with the macro setting on your camera to get clearer images. It may say ''Trifari'' ? If that is what it says let me know and I can provide you with more information on the company.
