Norwegian Medal of Heroism, Military
- Norwegian Medal of Heroism, Military
Infobox Military Award
name=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.
for=Heroic deeds done while on active service.
campaign=
status=Still awarded
description=
clasps=
established=1982
first_award=
last_award=
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higher=War Medal
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lower=Haakon VIIs Freedom Medal
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The Norwegian Military Medal of Heroism was instituted in 1982 for heroic deeds done while on active service for the Norwegian Defence Force. 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.
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