CentralNotice From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation , search This article needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (January 2013) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message ) Bamse Bamse wearing a Royal Norwegian Navy sailor's cap Species Dog Breed St. Bernard Sex Male Born 1937 Oslo , Norway Died 22 July 1944 (aged 6–7) Montrose , Scotland Resting place Montrose, Scotland Nation from Norwegian Occupation Military mascot Employer Royal Norwegian Navy Years active 9 February 1940-22 July 1944 Known for Symbol of Norwegian freedom during World War II Owner Erling Hafto Awards Norges Hundeorden PDSA Gold Medal http://www.bamsemontrose.co.uk/...