Cross of Honor of the Armed Forces (Norway)

The Cross of Honor of the Armed Forces was established by royal decree of January 30, 2012 on the proposal of the Commander of the Norwegian Armed Forces. The cross was established by analogy with the previously established Honor Crosses of the Police and Civil Defense .

The first recipient of the Cross of Honor on April 24, 2012 was Gunnar Syonsteby - a veteran of World War II , the only owner of the Norwegian Military Cross with three swords .

The Cross of Honor of the Armed Forces is awarded by the Minister of Defense for various kinds of differences in the Armed Forces. In particular, the reason for awarding can be a demonstration of personal skills by a candidate and marked differences in the protection of society. In addition, the Cross of Honor is awarded as a reward for academic knowledge and personal qualities that formed the basis for evaluating other actions, or were a role model. The Cross of Honor can be awarded for acts for which, by virtue of their statutes, no other awards can be given.

The Cross of Honor of the Armed Forces is awarded to both Norwegians and foreign citizens.

Silver Maltese cross white enamel with a side superimposed on a wreath, consisting of two olive branches. In the center of the cross is the gilded emblem of the Norwegian Armed Forces in color enamels: a crown stamp of honor , superimposed on the two crossed swords with their tips pointing upwards.

Reverse cross matirovanny engraved with the name of the recipient.

  Ribbon cross red with two white stripes on the edges.

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  Emblem of the Norwegian Armed Forces

• Awards Norway
• Norwegian Armed Forces

• FHkors: Forsvarets Hederskors
• Kingdom of Norway: Defense Cross of Honor