Armed Forces Medal for Heroic Deeds
Norwegian military decoration for heroism
Award
Forsvarets medalje for edel dåd | |
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Type | Single-grade medal |
Awarded for | Heroic deeds done while on active service. |
Presented by | Norway |
Eligibility | Personnel on active service for the Norwegian Defence Force. |
Status | Still awarded |
Established | 1 May 1982 |
Armed Forces Medal for Heroic Deeds ribbon | |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | War Medal |
Next (lower) | Haakon VIIs Freedom Medal |
The Armed Forces Medal for Heroic Deeds (Forsvarets medalje for edel dåd) was instituted in 1982 for heroic deeds done while on active service for the Norwegian Defence Force.[1]
Description of the Medal
- The obverse of the medal features the Norwegian lion.
- The reverse has the inscription "FORSVARET FOR EDEL DÅD" (The Defence For noble deed).
- The ribbon is red with three yellow stripes.[2]
See also
References
External links
- Norway: Armed Forces Medal for Heroic Deeds
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