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This is for the NFM Medal these are extremely rare and I don’t make many of them it is from the original NFM casting, it comes with the Drape Ribbon and clutch.
I have personally made one for the king of Norway and it was praised as exceptional detailing and true to original design and character.
I list about one of each level a year this is the Gold version.
The Norwegian Foot March Badge is among the most coveted and difficult foreign military skill badges available and our variant is now officially listed as one of those recommended by the Norwegian Embassy's Defense Attaché Office: #NorwegianFootmarchIt is also approved for wear according to Army Regulation 600-8-22, 21 March 2025, Badge Materials: • Base - Metal Alloy • Finish - Antique Bronze, Silver, or Gold • Enamel - Calm Sky BlueBadge Features: • Durable, strong materials • Detailed portraiture featuring Norwegian infantryman, pines, and mountain trail • Two butterfly fasteners on the back for easy placement on clothing • Raised text "Værg dit Land" (Defend Your Country) • Three-dimensional knotwork and recessed areasDimensions: • Height: 1.5 inches / 3.8 centimeters • Width: 1.06 inches / 2.7 centimetersHistory: The Norwegian Foot March or Det Militære Marsjmerket was first held in 1915 as a test of physical endurance for Norwegian Army infantry soldiers. Soldiers were required to march 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) in less than four-and-a-half hours during a period of darkness while carrying a total weight of 11 kilograms (25 pounds) and be prepared to attack an objective at daybreak.
