War Cross with sword

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War Cross
Awarded by Norway
Type Military cross
Awarded for Extraordinary brave actions or extraordinary leadership during combat
Status Currently awarded
Statistics
Established 23 May 1941
First awarded 12 December 1941
Total awarded 123
Posthumous
awards		 3
Precedence
Next (lower) Medal for Outstanding Civic Achievement


The War Cross No.: Krigskorset/Krigskrossen is the highest ranking Norwegian decoration. It is awarded for extraordinary brave actions or extraordinary leadership during combat. If a recipient is deemed worthy of additional citations up to three swords will be added. Gunnar Sønsteby is the only person to receive the War Cross with three swords. Recipients of the War Cross are ranked 33. in the Norwegian order of precedence, after bearers of Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav with collar and before recipients of the Medal for Outstanding Civic Achievement.

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