Medal for Outstanding Civic Service Medal for Outstanding Civic Service The Medal for Outstanding Civic Service or "Medaljen for Borgerdåd" is the second highest ranked Norwegian medal. In spring 2004 the medal ceased to be awarded. The medal was first established by Royal Resolution April 10, 1819 and later altered by Royal Resolution April 13, 1844. It was awarded by the cabinet meeting presided over by the King after a recommendation by the Norwegian Ministry of Justice. It is divided into two grades: the first class is in gold and the second class is in silver. Recipients of the Medal for Outstanding Civic Achievement are
Medal for Heroic Deeds Medal for Heroic Deeds The Medal for Heroic Deeds was instituted by royal resolution on 19 August 1885 and is awarded for honorable actions in saving lives or a comparable act. There was originally three classes, but from 1905 the medal has been awarded in gold and silver. To be awarded in gold the recipient must have committed an unusually notable rescue of life where the rescuer's life was put at risk. The medal is surmountet by the Crown of Norway and the adverse side features the portrait, name and title of the reigning monarch. At present the portrait is