Norwegian War Medal

Infobox Military Award
name=Krigsmedaljen


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awarded_by=Norway
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eligibility=Norwegian and foreign members of the military
for=Participating in a meritious way in the war for Norway
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status=Still awarded
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clasps=If the medal is earned more than once up to three stars may be attached to the ribbon.
established=23 May 1941
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higher=St Olavs medal
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lower=Medal of Heroism, Military


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The War Medal ("Krigsmedaljen") was instituted on 23 May 1941. It may be awarded to Norwegian and foreign members of the military who in a meritious way have participated in the war for Norway. The adverse side of the medal features the portait of King Haakon VII of Norway, his name and motto "Alt for Norge". The reverse features a reaf, the inscription "Krigsmedalje" and the king's monogram. The medal is in bronze and the ribbon is in the colours of the Royal Standard: red and yellow. If a recipient earns the medal more than once, up to three stars may be attached to the ribbon.