Norway: Order of St Olaf

Den kongelige Norske St Olavs orden

Ribbon: Red with white edges bearing a narrow blue stripe.

Instituted: 21 August 1847 by King Oscar I.

Awarded: For distinguished services to Norway or to mankind. Apart from royalty and heads of state, it is normally only awarded to Norwegian citizens.

Grades: 5 (Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight). Holders of the Grand Cross may be awarded the Collar. Military awards are made 'with swords.'

Civil Military

 

    
Collar Grand Cross: Badge Grand Cross: Star
     
Grand Officer: Badge (male) Grand Officer: Star Grand Officer: Badge (female)
     
Commander (male) Commander (female) Officer
     
Knight    

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Page last updated: 20 January 2002