Armed Forces Medal for Heroic Deeds explained

Forsvarets medalje for edel dåd
Presenter:	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
Established:	1 May 1982
Higher:	War Medal
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

• Orders, decorations, and medals of Norway

External links

• Norway: Armed Forces Medal for Heroic Deeds

Notes and References

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