Royal Norwegian Order of St.Olav

NOR001  Den Kongelige Norske St.Olavs Orden

• Order was instituted by King Oscar I on 21 August 1847.
• Order is awarded to Norwegian citizens for remarkable accomplishments on behalf of the country and humanity, though foreign heads of state and royalty may be appointed as a matter of courtesy.
• Order is awarded in five classes: Grand Cross, Commander with Star, Commander, Knight 1st Class, and Knight.
• Order is awarded in two division: civil and military.
• Olaf II of Norway - King of Norway.

Norway