War Cross (Norway)
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For the musical work, see The War Cross (Paus).
The War Cross with Sword (Norwegian Bokmål: Krigskorset med sverd, Norwegian Nynorsk: Krigskrossen med sverd) is the highest ranking Norwegian gallantry decoration. It is awarded for extraordinary brave actions or extraordinary leadership during combat. A recipient deemed worthy of additional citations will receive up to an additional two swords on the medal ribbon in addition to the "standard" single sword. Additional citations are rare: Gunnar Sønsteby is the only person to have received the War Cross with three swords (more appropriately known as "War Cross with sword and two swords").
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War Cross with sword | |
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Type | Military cross |
Awarded for | Extraordinary brave actions or extraordinary leadership during combat |
Presented by | Norway |
Status | Currently awarded |
Established | 23 May 1941 |
First awarded | 28 November 1941[1] |
Last awarded | 3 March 2017[2] |
Total | 290 |
Total awarded posthumously | 26 |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | none |
Next (lower) | Medal for Outstanding Civic Achievement |
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