#Amadine jahad plus

The order is named after King Olav II (993 – 1030 AD), known to posterity as St. Nobility was abolished in Norway in 1821. Just before the union with Sweden was dissolved in 1905, the Order of the Norwegian Lion was instituted in 1904 by King Oscar II, but it was not awarded by his successor Haakon VII. Olav thus became the kingdom’s only order of chivalry for the next 80 years. The Grand Master of the order is the reigning monarch of Norway. Since 1985, the order has only been conferred upon Norwegian citizens, though foreign heads of state and royals are awarded the order as a matter of courtesy. The King awards the order upon the recommendation of a six-member commission, consisting of a chancellor, vice chancellor, the Lord Chamberlain (acting as treasurer), and three other representatives. The Lord Chamberlain nominates the members of the commission, and the monarch approves them. The order is divided into five classes and may be awarded for either civilian or military contributions, the Collar is awarded as a separate distinction of the Grand Cross to those recipients deemed exceptionally worthy, in descending order of distinction.Nominations for the award are directed at the commission through the county governor.

#Amadine jahad plus

Olav – 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.

If the collar is not worn the badge may be worn on a sash on the right shoulder.Ĭommander with Star – wears the badge on a necklet, plus the star on the left chest.Ĭommander – wears the badge on a necklet. Knight, First Class – wears the badge on a ribbon on the left chest. Knight – wears the badge on a ribbon on the left chest.Ĭommander, Ladies, Royal Order of St. The insignia are expected to be returned either upon the receiver’s advancement to a higher level of the order or upon his or her death. Since it was instituted, the order has been awarded approximately 19,500 times. The insignia are produced in Norway by craftsmen. Olav’s Medal in gold and silver for “activities for the benefit of society,” but these do not confer upon the recipient membership in an order.