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   Bondevik was awarded the Grand Cross of St. Olav in 2004, the first sitting Norwegian Prime Minister to receive the Order of St. Olav in 80 years. The award happened due to a change in the Statutes of the Order with automatic awards to the prime minister and Ministers of the Government that stirred some debate and criticism.

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Order_of_StOrder of St. Olav - Wikipedia

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   The collar is awarded as a separate distinction of the Grand Cross to those recipients deemed exceptionally worthy. Grand Cross ( Storkors ) – awarded to heads of state as a courtesy and in rare cases to individuals for merit; wears the badge on a collar (chain), plus the star on the left chest.

3. www.unofficialroyalty.com › current-monarchiesNorwegian Orders and Honours | Unofficial Royalty

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   The Order of St. Olav is divided into 5 different ranks. In addition, the Collar of the Order may be granted to holders of the Grand Cross – this is traditionally only bestowed upon foreign royalty and heads-of-state, and is the highest possible rank within the Order. Special Class

4. www.royalcourt.no › artikkelThe Order of St. Olav - The Royal House of Norway

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   Sep 18, 2018 · The Order of St. Olav takes its name from Norway’s canonised king, Olav the Holy. It is divided into five classes: Grand Cross. Grand Officer. Commander. Officer. Knight. With the exception of foreign royalty and heads of state, the Order of St. Olav is only bestowed on Norwegian nationals. The Collar of the Order may also be conferred by the ...

5. www.pbs.org › wgbh › masterpieceFact or Fiction: Inside Episode 7 - PBS

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   FACT: Martha was awarded the Grand Cross by the Order of St. Olav during a London dinner celebrating King Haakon’s 70 th birthday. Her outstanding efforts for Norway and humanity were the basis...

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6. www.royalcourt.no › seksjonNorwegian orders and medals - The Royal House of Norway

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   Norwegian orders and medals. Most nations throughout the world have an honours system, in which heads of state confer orders and medals on their countrymen and foreign nationals as a reward for their outstanding contribution to the greater good of society. Each year many individuals are recognised by His Majesty The King for their service to ...

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   Why was Bondevik awarded the Grand Cross of St Olav?

   • Bondevik was awarded the Grand Cross of St. Olav in 2004, the first sitting Norwegian Prime Minister to receive the Order of St. Olav in 80 years. The award happened due to a change in the Statutes of the Order with automatic awards to the prime minister and Ministers of the Government that stirred some debate and criticism.

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   What is the Royal Norwegian Order of St Olav?

   • The Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav was founded by King Oscar I in 1847. It is conferred as “a reward for distinguished services rendered to Norway and mankind”. His Majesty The King is the Grand Master of the Order. The Order of St. Olav takes its name from Norway’s canonised king, Olav the Holy. It is divided into five classes:

   The Order of St. Olav - The Royal House of Norway

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   What is the badge of the Order of St Olav?

   • The Badge of the Order is the Cross of St Olav, in gold for the higher ranks and silver for the lower ranks, and overlaid with a red rounded cross. In the center of the red cross is King Olav V’s monogram surmounted by a crown.

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   What is the insignia of the Order of St Olav?

   • When a class of the Order of St. Olav is conferred for military service, this is indicated on the insignia by two blue-enamelled swords, crossed and positioned under the king’s crown on the cross. The Insignia of the Order is attached to a crimson ribbon with blue and double-edged white borders.

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8. www.royalcourt.no › artikkelThe Order of Merit - The Royal House of Norway

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   Sep 18, 2018 · Grand Cross; Grand Officer . Commander; Officer . Knight; Design. The Insignia of the Order is the Cross of St. Olav, wrought in gold or silver, with a plain crown in each of the four corners formed by the arms of the cross, inlaid with a rounded, red cross in the centre with King Olav V’s monogram surmounted by a crown.