Norwegian Military Shooting Qualification Medal with Original Ribbon
Key Information:
• Country Norway
• Issuing Authority Norwegian Army
• Medal Type Army Marksman Qualification Medal
• Class Expert Qualification
• Qualification Period 7 Years
• Material Gilted bronze or brass
• Suspension Ring suspension
• Ribbon Original ribbon
• Markings Numbered on suspension
Medal Design:
The medal features crossed rifles within a laurel wreath, surmounted by the Norwegian royal crowned shield. The design represents military marksmanship excellence within the Norwegian Army.
For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Condition:
Medal shows honest age-related wear and patina. Ribbon is present and period, with a later-added red backing on the reverse which was not original to these medals. Original examples were issued without the red cloth backing. No cleaning or polishing performed.
For the condition, please refer to the pictures.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
This Norwegian Army Marksman Medal was awarded for sustained expert-level shooting proficiency. The designation “Expert Qualification – 7 Years” indicates the recipient maintained the highest shooting classification over a continuous seven-year qualification period. These medals were part of Norway’s military proficiency award system during the mid-20th century and were issued in limited numbers, making them desirable to collectors of Scandinavian and NATO-era military decorations.
Summary:
An authentic Norwegian Army marksman qualification medal awarded for expert-level shooting maintained over seven years. A solid and attractive piece for collectors of military marksmanship medals, Norwegian military history, or Cold War–era European decorations.
For the condition, please refer to the pictures.