The Medal of St. Olav
The Medal of St. Olav was founded by King Haakon VII on 17 March 1939. It is conferred as “a reward for services in advancing knowledge of Norway abroad and for strengthening the bonds between expatriate Norwegians and their descendants and their country of residence”.
Both Norwegian and foreign nationals are eligible to receive the Medal of St. Olav.
Design
The medal is conferred in silver and bears a crown. On the obverse is the likeness of the head of the reigning Monarch in profile with his name and motto. On the reverse is the Cross of St. Olav. The monogram of the reigning King is placed over the medal. An oak leave cluster adorns medals bestowed for service during wartime.
How the medal is worn
The medal is worn on the left breast suspended from the same ribbon as that of the Order of St. Olav.
08.01.2007
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St. OlavsmedaljenThe Medal of St Olav (Photo: Kjartan Hauglid, The Royal Court)
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