Armed Forces Medal for Heroic Deeds
| Forsvarets medalje for edel dåd | |
|---|---|
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| Awarded by Norway | |
| Type | Single-grade medal |
| Eligibility | Personnel on active service for the Norwegian Defence Force. |
| Awarded for | Heroic deeds done while on active service. |
| Status | Still awarded |
| Statistics | |
| Established | 1982 |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | War Medal |
| Next (lower) | Haakon VIIs Freedom Medal |
 Armed Forces Medal for Heroic Deeds ribbon | |
The Armed Forces Medal for Heroic Deeds was instituted in 1982 for heroic deeds done while on active service for the Norwegian Defence Force.[1] The adverse 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]
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References
- ↑ "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.