HMKG: Armed tin soldiers

Hans Majestet Kongens Garde (HMKG) is a battalion of the Norwegian Army. The battalion has two main roles; it serves as the Norwegian King’s bodyguards, guarding the royal residences (the Royal Palace in Oslo, Bygdøy Kongsgård and Skaugum) and Akershus Fortress in Oslo, and is also the main infantry unit responsible for the defence of Oslo. The HMKG is located in Huseby leir in Oslo. Huseby leir is located on the old Oslo farm Nordre Huseby gård (Northern Huseby farm), which was acquired by the Norwegian go