Krigsmedaljen | |
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Awarded for | Participating in a meritorious way in the Second World War, or for meritous servide during any war, for Norway |
Presented by | Norway |
Eligibility | Norwegian and foreign members of the military |
Clasps | If the medal is earned more than once up to three stars may be attached to the ribbon. |
Status | Still awarded |
Established | 23 May 1941 |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | St Olavs medal with Oak Branch |
Next (lower) | Armed Forces Medal for Heroic Deeds |
The War Medal (Norwegian: Krigsmedaljen) is a Norwegian war decoration for service during Second World War, and later for meritous service during war.[1]