Grand Cross

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The Grand Cross is the highest and most prestigious grade of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, typically awarded to heads of state and other distinguished individuals for outstanding service to Norway.

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Grand Cross canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf chivalric order grade
order grade
administeredBy Chancery of the Royal Norwegian Orders
associatedReligion secular
awardedBy King of Norway
Norwegian royal family
surface form: Norwegian monarchy
awardedFor meritorious service in the interests of Norway
outstanding service to Norway
awardingAuthority The Royal Court of Norway
surface form: Royal Norwegian Court
category Norwegian orders, decorations, and medals
country Norway
eligibility Norwegian citizens living abroad
foreign nationals
persons who have rendered outstanding service in the interests of Norway
establishedBy Olav V of Norway
surface form: King Olav V of Norway
establishedInYear 1985
establishedWithOrder Royal Norwegian Order of Merit
gradeLevel Grand Cross
hasLowerGrade Royal Norwegian Order of Merit
surface form: Commander of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit

Commander with Star of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit
Royal Norwegian Order of Merit
surface form: Knight 1st Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit

Royal Norwegian Order of Merit
surface form: Knight of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit
highestGradeOf Royal Norwegian Order of Merit
insigniaIncludes badge on sash
star on the left breast
mottoLanguage Norwegian
orderType order of merit
partOf Royal Norwegian Order of Merit
precedenceWithinOrder highest
purpose to honor distinguished service in the interests of Norway
to reward outstanding service to Norway
ribbonColor blue with white edges
status active
symbolizes recognition of exceptional contribution to Norway
typicalRecipients heads of state
high-ranking foreign dignitaries
other distinguished individuals
royal family members of foreign states
usedInDiplomacy yes
wornWith breast star
sash from right shoulder to left hip

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