Hirden

For the historical concept, see Hird.

Hirden

The insignia of the Hirden
Vidkun Quisling and Oliver Møystad inspecting Rikshirden.
Organization overview
Formed	1940
Dissolved	1945
Type	Paramilitary
Jurisdiction	Quisling Norway
Parent organization	Nasjonal Samling

In the 20th century, Hirden (the hird) was a paramilitary organisation during the occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany, modelled the same way as the German Sturmabteilungen.

Vidkun Quisling's fascist party Nasjonal Samling frequently used words and symbols from the old Norse Viking era. During the Second World War, membership was compulsory for all Nasjonal Samling members. In total, about 8,500 Norwegians were members of Hirden during the war.

The organisation was dissolved after the liberation, and many of its former members were prosecuted and convicted for treason and collaboration.

History

A 2014 Dagsavisen article said that "8 of 10 died in the [prison] camps where Hirden performed guard duty under the leadership of SS".

External links

• Her er Eirik Veums liste over de 20 verste torturistene i Hirden: [Here is Erik Veum's list of the 20 worst torturers in Hirden]

See also

• Beisfjord massacre
• Legal purge in Norway after World War II