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DeutschArmed Forces Medal for Heroic Deeds
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| 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
[edit]- 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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Norway: Armed Forces Medal for Heroic Deeds". www.medals.org.uk. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
- ^ "Decorations and Medals of the Kingdom of Norway". www.medals.pl. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
External links
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