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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › StSt. Olav's Medal with Oak Branch - Wikipedia

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   St. Olav's Medal with Oak Branch is a Norwegian military award, which was instituted by King Haakon VII of Norway on 6 February 1942. In Norway, the medal is considered as a separate award from the civilian St. Olav's Medal . Among the Norwegians war-medals the award is ranked as number two, after the War Cross but ahead of King Haakon VII's ...

   • Awarded for: Exceptional services to Norway during time of war
   • Presented by: Norway

   • Established: 6 February 1942
   • Type: Medal

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › King_Olav_V_of_NorwayOlav V of Norway - Wikipedia

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   During World War II his leadership was much appreciated and he was appointed Norwegian Chief of Defence in 1944. Olav became king following the death of his father in 1957. Owing to his considerate, down-to-earth style, King Olav was immensely popular, resulting in the nickname Folkekongen ('The People's King').

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

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   Norwegian Decorations. A list of Norwegian Decorations in their Order of Precedence. Established by Royal Decree of 11 June 1943 with subsequent additions. Most nations throughout the world have an honours system, in which heads of state confer orders and medals as a reward for outstanding contribution to the greater good of society.

5. www.kongehuset.no › artikkelKing Olav V (1903-1991) - Det norske kongehus

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   Feb 13, 2012 · When German troops invaded Norway on 9 April 1940, the King and Crown Prince accompanied the Norwegian troops as they withdrew northwards, and later to London during the time in exile. World War II. Crown Prince Olav travelled together with the King and the Government to London.

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   Is Olav a Norwegian king?

   • Olav V ( Norwegian pronunciation: [ ˈûːlɑːv dɛn ˈfɛ̂mtə]; born Prince Alexander of Denmark; 2 July 1903 – 17 January 1991) was King of Norway from 1957 until his death in 1991. Quick Facts King of Norway, Reign ... Olav was the only child of King Haakon VII of Norway and Maud of Wales.

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   What did Olav do in WW2?

   • On 30 June 1944 the Government in exile in London appointed Crown Prince Olav Chief of the Defence. He overtook leadership of the Norwegian armed forces and cooperated with the Allied Powers.

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   What is the Royal Norwegian Order of St Olav?

   • The Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav is conferred as "a reward for distinguished services rendered to Norway and to mankind". The Royal Norwegian Order of Merit is conferred as a reward for outstanding service in the interest of Norway and of mankind.

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   What did Prince Olav do in WW2?

   • In 1939, Crown Prince Olav was appointed an admiral of the Royal Norwegian Navy and a general of the Norwegian Army. During World War II, Olav stood by his father's side in resisting the German occupation of Norway. During the campaign he was a valuable advisor both to civilian and military leaders.

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7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Category:Military_awardsCategory:Military awards and decorations of Norway - Wikipedia

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   * War Cross (Norway) Defence Medal 1940–1945. Defence Service Medal with Laurel Branch. Haakon VII 70th Anniversary Medal. Armed Forces Medal for Heroic Deeds. King Haakon VII Freedom Medal. Medal for Defence Operations Abroad. Medal for Defence Service Abroad. National Service Medal (Norway) Norwegian Defence Cross of Honour.

8. www.wikiwand.com › en › Olav_VOlav V - Wikiwand

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   During World War II his leadership was much appreciated and he was appointed Norwegian Chief of Defence in 1944. Olav became king following the death of his father in 1957. Owing to his considerate, down-to-earth style, King Olav was immensely popular, resulting in the nickname Folkekongen ('The People's King').

9. www.wikiwand.com › en › War_Medal_(Norway)War Medal (Norway) - Wikiwand

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   The War Medal is a Norwegian war decoration for service during Second World War, and later for meritous service during war.