Norway, Kingdom. An Order of Olaf in Gold, I Class Knight with Swords, c.1920

Den Kongelige Norske Sankt Olavs Orden. Instituted in 1847. Type I (1847-1905). Military Division. In Gold, a white maltese cross, crowned Os in each quadrant, the central medallion features a rampant lion on a red field, blue enamelled crossed swords atop the 12 o’clock arm, the reverse medallion with the inscription RET OG SANDHED (Justice and Truth), a crown suspension features a lion atop the ball, measures 41.24mm (w) x 68.07mm (h), weighs 16.53 grams, accompanied by original ribbon, very minor enamel chipping on crown, a lovely decoration in extremely fine condition. 

Housed in original case of issue, a red leatherette exterior marked DEN KGL. NORSKE St. OLAVS ORDEN, the interior features a red velvet medal bed, with silk lid marked TOSTRUP, measures 65.2mm (w) x 98.2mm (h) x 29.7mm (d), light wear, clasp and hinge functional, in very fine condition. 

Footnote: The Royal Norwegian Order of Saint Olav is a Norwegian order of chivalry instituted by King Oscar I on August 21, 1847. It is named after King Olav II, known to posterity as St. Olav. Just before the union with Sweden was dissolved in 1905, the Order of the Norwegian Lion was instituted in 1904 by King Oscar II, but no appointments were awarded by his successor, King Haakon VII. The Order of St. Olav thus became the kingdom's only order of chivalry for the next eighty years. The Grand Master of the order is the reigning monarch of Norway. It is used to reward individuals for remarkable accomplishments on behalf of the country and humanity. Since 1985, appointments to the order has only been conferred upon Norwegian citizens, though foreign heads of state and royalty may be appointed as a matter of courtesy.