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Armed Forces Medal for Heroic Deeds

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Forsvarets medalje for edel dåd
TypeSingle-grade medal
Awarded forHeroic deeds done while on active service.
Presented byNorway
EligibilityPersonnel on active service for the Norwegian Defence Force.
StatusStill awarded
Established1 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

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  • 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

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References

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  1. ^ "Norway: Armed Forces Medal for Heroic Deeds". www.medals.org.uk. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
  2. ^ "Decorations and Medals of the Kingdom of Norway". www.medals.pl. Retrieved 11 October 2012.
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