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Bail is hallmarked with a 750 mark ( A standard of 18kt. gold ).
Cross has been tested positive for 18kt. gold.
The Order of St. Olav is the highest civilian honour currently conferred by Norway.
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”.
The Grand Master of the order is the reigning monarch of Norway.
Order is a white-enameled Maltese cross made of 18kt. yellow gold.
In its centre is a crimson medallion encircled by a blue and white ring. The obverse of the medallion bears the Norwegian lion in gold, and on the reverse is the motto of King Oscar I “Ret og Sanhed”, meaning “Justice and Truth”. In the four corners between the arms of the cross is a Gothic O of gold surmounted by a crown. The cross on the Commander and Officer insignia bears a king’s crown of gold.
With the exception of foreign royalty and heads of state, the Order of St. Olav is only bestowed on Norwegian nationals.
Dimensions:
Height x width x depth: 10 x 6.2 x 1 cm
Weight: 33 grams
Condition: Cross is pre-owned, has minor signs of usage, good and pleasant condition.
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