The medal was awarded to those meeting one of the following criteria: • Taking part in the
campaign in Norway in 1940 for five days or more. • Service in the
Norwegian armed forces and
merchant fleet outside of Norway for four months or more (awarded for less than four months service if one served in units that moved to Norway as part of the liberation). • Taking part in the campaign in Finnmark (winter 1944-45) for one month or more. • Allied soldiers who took part in the
liberation of Norway and served for one month or more. • Service in the
resistance forces for four months or more. ==References==