-1847 drawing from Leganger-

Type       : Civilian
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Tracking # : N200x
Date       : 1847

This is a picture from the book of N. Leganger 'Den Kongelige Norske St Olavs Orden', 1913. It is supposed to be the first version of the Grand Cross and Commander badge of the St Olav Olav 1847 version. But there are numerous differences from this to the real 1847 model.

The crowns of the Os are the open type.

-1847 drawing from Leganger-

Type       : Civilian
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Tracking # : N204x
Date       : 1847

These are pictures from the book of N. Leganger 'Den Kongelige Norske St Olavs Orden', 1913. Even more variations to this drawing.

The crowns of the Os are the open type.

-1847 drawing from Leganger-

Type       : Military
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Tracking # : N205x
Date       : 1847

These are pictures from the book of N. Leganger 'Den Kongelige Norske St Olavs Orden', 1913. Even more variations to this drawing.

The crowns of the Os are the open type.

-1847 Knight-

Type       : Civilian
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Tracking # : N156x
Date       : 1847

This is first version of the Grand Cross and Commander badge of the St Olav Olav 1847 version. Not many of this is in existance today.

The crowns of the Os are the open type.

-1855 Knight-

Type       : Civilian
Height (mm): 53.8
Width  (mm): 36.4
Weight(gr) : 13
Tracking # : N255
Date       : 1855.12.26 awarded

 This St Olav looks at first sight as the 1847 type. However there are small differences from the N156x on of this page.
1-The crown on the small center Lion is different.
2-The head of the axe is different.
3-The big crown on top is different specially on the curvature at the bottom.
4-The small Os have a pattern on one and not the other.
5-The hinge has a pattern on one and not the other.
This Knight was awarded in 1855.  Between 1847 and 1855 there may have been a few smaller changes to the production of the Knights. 

The crowns of the Os are the closed type.

The last photo is an old French military document from 1860 stating the St Olav order to Moisez.

-1850s Knight-

Type       : Military
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Tracking # : N256x
Date       : 1850s estimated

General Henri Pierre Abdon Castelnau was most likely awarded this St Olav knight before 1861. However it has not been possible to find his award information so far. 
Castelnau was a French General and Advisor to Emperor Napoleon III. He has been awarded
the St Olav Commander 11.8.1861 in Stockholm. He was also awarded the St Olav Grand Cross 9.8.1862 in Christiana (i.e. todays Oslo).
This will be investigated further. It is also noted that the hinge below the crown is a very uncommon type.

The crowns of the Os are the closed type.

General Castelnau with some of his orders to the right above.

To the left: Henri-Pierre Castelnau together with Adjutant Daniel Nordlander (upper left), with Adjutant Fritz von Dardel, Ordonnance Officer Ferdinand-Alphonse Hamelin, King Charles XV of Sweden and Prince Oscar, future King Oscar II of Sweden. Likely at the International Exposition (1867) in Paris, France.

Henri-Pierre Castelnau, born July 30, 1814 in Prades (Pyrénées-Orientales) and died November 1, 1890 in Paris, was a French soldier, general of division. He should not be confused with Henri de Castelnau (1813-1894), anatomist doctor.

His military career is rich and varied. Here are some key moments in his life:
Polytechnic and Debut School :
-In 1834, he joined the École Polytechnique.
-In 1836 he became a second lieutenant in the 14th light infantry regiment.
-In 1837, he joined the École d'Application d'état-Pajor in Paris.
-He was patented lieutenant in 1839.

Conflicts and Recognitions :
-He participated in the conflict in Algeria, where he was cited twice to the order of the Oran division.
-Back in France, he was assigned to the 7th regiment of dragons in Mont de Marsan.
-He was promoted to captain in 1842 and became aide-de-camp to General Hecquet.

Career and Recognition :
-He was seconded to the staff of the Compiègne camp and received the Legion of Honor from King Louis Philippe in 1843.
-He participated in the Rome campaign from 1849 to 1850.
-He was seconded to Pope Pius IX as secretary general of the Pontifical Ministry of Arms.
-In 1853 he was promoted to lieutenant-colonel and made an officer of the Legion of Honor.

Aide de Camp and Commander :
-From 1853 to 1856, he was aide-de-camp to Marshal Magnan, Minister of War.
-Promoted colonel in 1856, he became chief of staff to the minister in 1858.
-He accompanies Napoleon III in his magazines and weapons, becoming his aide-de-camp.
-He is elevated to the dignity of Commander of the Legion of Honor.

Henri-Pierre Castelnau has left an indelible mark in French military history and has served with distinction throughout his career

-1850s Knight-

Type       : Civilian
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Tracking # : N257
Date       : 1850s estimated

This and also N256 have similarities and differences.  

-1850s Knight with Brilliants-

Type       : Civilian
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Tracking # : N388x
Date       : 1857 awarded brilliant

St Olav with diamonds is not a common sight. I have not seen one personally. They are not to be returned to the King, as they are a personal and special gift from the King.
Conradi was knighted on 21 August 1855. In 1857 he was awarded the brilliant version at a ceremony in Stockholm. Above a painting of him give an idea of the knight he was awarded. One day a real photo will appear so that we can all enjoy details of such a beautiful order.

-1860 Knight-

Type       : Civilian
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Tracking # : N338x
Date       : 1860 estimated

This St Olav has a futuristic look. Certainly the Os are very different from the standard types. Also several other issues are different. Like the split tail of the Lion. And the cutting of the hinge.

The crowns of the Os are the closed type.

This St Olav has a futuristic look. Certainly the Os are very different from the standard types. Also several other issues are different. Like the split tail of the Lion. And the cutting of the hinge.

The crowns of the Os are the closed type.

-1860 Knight-

Type       : Military
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Tracking # : N456x
Date       : 1860 estimated

This Knight is probably made outside Norway. Maybe France made? One clear indication of this is that the pattern behind the central red enamel is cirular. Then normal patteren is radial like pieces of cake or pizza. The swords are not enamelled and they point down. Normally they should point up.

The crowns of the Os are the open type.

-1860 Knight-

Type       : Military
Height (mm): 90
Width  (mm): 45
Weight(gr) : 
Tracking # : N294x
Date       : 1860 estimated

This Knight is also probably made outside Norway. Maybe France?
On this is item the pattern behind the central red enamel is radial. This is different different from the version in Copenhagen N456x.
The swords on both N 456x and N294x are not enamelled and they point down. Normally they should point up.
The central Lions in the front are different.  
The N294x also have enamel spots on the top crown whereas N456x do not have the enamel spots. 
The hinge below the main crown is  not seen on other versions of the St Olav order.  

The crowns of the Os are the open type.

-1860 Knight-

Type       : Civilian
Height (mm): 59
Width  (mm): 40
Weight(gr) : 15.7
Tracking # : N051
Date       : 1860 estimated

This Knight is a typical Hammer made piece. There is a hole drilled through the tail of the Lion. Probably to do a quicker job. You also see similar where the Lion holds the axe and a hole is drilled between the front legs. Looking at the top of the hinge inside the crown you will see four vertical scratches. This is typical of Christian Hammer. He often designed very powerful orders and very detailed parts.

The crowns of the Os are the closed type.

-1860 Knight-

Type       : Military
Height (mm): 59.5
Width  (mm): 39
Weight(gr) : 13.9
Tracking # : N130
Date       : 1860 estimated

This Military Knight version is also a typical Hammer made piece. This is the Military version with the Swords pointing down. Please note that this has no drilled holes in the Lion as seen on N051. Just below the main crown there are 4 scratches on top of the hinge on both sides. This is considered a typical mark by the jeweller Christian Hammer. 

The crowns of the Os are the closed type.

-1860 Knight-

Type       : Military
Height (mm): 59
Width  (mm): 39
Weight(gr) : 16
Tracking # : N131
Date       : 1860 estimated

This Military Knight version is also a typical Hammer made piece. This is the Military version with the Swords pointing down. Please note that this has no drilled holes in the Lion as seen on N051 and N130. Just below the main crown there are 4 scratches on top of the hinge on both sides. This is considered a typical mark by the jeweller Christian Hammer. 

One of the Os between the armes are also shown above. It has difference from other Os.

The crowns of the Os are the closed type.

-1860 Knight-

Type       : Military
Height (mm): 59
Width  (mm): 39
Weight(gr) : 13.9
Tracking # : N953x
Date       : 1860 estimated

This is slightly different in the hinge again. 

The crowns of the Os are of the closed type.

-1860 Knight-

Type       : Civilian
Height (mm): 59
Width  (mm): 39
Weight(gr) : 13.9
Tracking # : N132
Date       : 1860 estimated

This is slightly different in the hinge and the Os compared to N130.

The crowns of the Os are the closed type.

-1860 Knight-

Type       : Military
Height (mm): 58
Width  (mm): 40
Weight(gr) : 17
Tracking # : N133
Date       : 1860 estimated

 This Knight is typical of the Carlman era. Please note the flat and wide crown of this type. As Carlman was established in Stockholm Sweden he produced most of the Swedish orders. One see a lot of similarities between the Swedish and Norwegian orders as they produced these in this period. The crossed swords are pointing up towards the sky.

The crowns of the Os are the open type.

-1860 Knight-

Type       : Military
Height (mm): 
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Weight(gr) : 16
Tracking # : N309x
Date       : 1860 estimated

This Knight is also typical of the Carlman era. Again please note the flat and wide crown of this type. As Carlman was established in Stockholm Sweden he produced a lot of the Swedish orders and one see a lot of similarities between the Swedish and Norwegian orders. This is the Civilian version of the order. This Knight has a slightly slimmer version of the hinge below the main crown.

The crowns of the Os are the open type.

-1860 Knight-

Type       : Civilian
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Tracking # : N157x
Date       : 1860 estimated

The crowns of the Os are the open type.

-1860 Knight-

Type       : Civilian
Height (mm): 61
Width  (mm): 90
Weight(gr) : 15
Tracking # : N285x
Date       : 1860 estimated

 The crowns of the Os are the closed type.

KEY WORD/TITLE: Order of St Olav Knight's Cross

DESCRIPTION Badge of Knighthood of the Norwegian Order of St Olav (1 class according to the 1890 regulations).
NAME Owner: Prince Eugen Duke of Närke
Donor: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bureau of Ceremonies

DATE: 1847-1905
OTHER KEY WORDS: badge of honour knight's cross
COLLECTION: Livrustkammaren INVENTORY NUMBER 720 (47:59:a)

MATERIAL: gold enamel gold
DIMENSIONS: Height: 61 mm Width: 40 mm Weight: 16 g
ADDRESSES: JUSTICE AND TRUTH (obverse medallion)
DECORATION: Anglo-Saxon O, crowned lion with axe, crowned crown, royal apple
THE SUBJECT IS: Not exhibited

-1860 Knight-

Type       : Military
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Tracking # : N380x
Date       : 1860 estimated

The crowns of the Os are the closed type.

Slight differences in the hinge below the crown. 

-1860 Knight-

Type       : Civilian
Height (mm): 59
Width  (mm): 39
Weight(gr) : 17
Tracking # : N235
Date       : 1860 estimated

The crowns of the Os are the open type.

Different and slimmer Os between the large arms.

-1860 Knight-

Type       : Civilian
Height (mm): 80.5
Width  (mm): 40
Weight(gr) : 16
Tracking # : N236
Date       : 1860 estimated

The crowns of the Os are the closed type.

Slim Knight version. Quite thin, long and oblong Os between the main arms. Small crowns closed. Lacks finess in the making of Os. Almost as N054, but longer Os.

-1870 Knight-

Type       : Military
Height (mm): 56
Width  (mm): 36
Weight(gr) : 15
Tracking # : N128
Date       : 1870 estimated

sThe last image is of the signed document by King Carl where he approves these types.  Dated 1860.04.27.  The main difference of this type is the hinge below the top crown. It remind one of a neck with a tie. 

There are features on this version that looks like the 1847 version. The lion on the front and text in the back center pieces are embedded in the red enamel. In addition the sword is of the early type (1847) with pure gold Swords. 

The crowns of the Os are the open type.

-1870 Knight-

Type       : Military
Height (mm): 56
Width  (mm): 36
Weight(gr) : 14.9
Tracking # : N128x
Date       : 1870 estimated

The last image is of the signed document by King Carl where he approves these types.  Dated 1860.04.27.  The main difference of this type is the hinge below the top crown. It remind one of a neck with a tie.

There are features on this version that looks like the 1847 version. The lion on the front and text in the back center pieces are embedded in the red enamel. In addition the sword is of the early type (1847) with pure gold Swords.

The verisions N128 and N128X are almost identical, but N128 has small enamel dots on the lower part of the main crown.  N128x do not have this enamel. 

The crowns of the Os are the open type.

-1942 Knight-

Type       : Civilian
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Tracking # : N995x
Date       : 1946.06.11 awarded

The impressive C.B.E., O.B.E., O. St. J. group of eighteen awarded to Miss Sydney Jeannetta Warner, Director, Dominion and Foreign Relations Department, British Red Cross Society

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, C.B.E. (Civil) Commander’s 2nd type lady’s shoulder badge, silver-gilt and enamel, mounted ‘bow and tails’, in Garrard, London case of issue; The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officer’s 1st type lady’s shoulder badge, silver-gilt, hallmarks for London 1918, on bow ribbon, in Garrard, London case of issue; The Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Officer’s (Sister) badge, silver and enamel, on bow ribbon; British War and Victory Medals (S. J. Warner, V.A.D.); Order of the League of Mercy, badge, silver-gilt and enamel, on bow ribbon; Belgium, Red Cross Decoration, 1st Class, gilt base metal and enamel, obverse centre loose; Denmark, King’s Medal of Recompense, Christian X, silver-gilt medal with crown, in case of issue; Denmark, Red Cross Commemorative Medal for Relief Work during World War II, silver and enamel; France, Third Republic, Legion of Honour, Chevalier’s badge, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, on bow ribbon; France, Red Cross Medal, gilt, reverse inscribed, ‘Miss S. I. Warner (sic)’; Greece, Royal Order of the Phoenix, Commander’s shoulder badge, silver-gilt and enamel, mounted ‘bow and tails’, with Spink, London ‘Commander’s’ case, with neck cravat; Greece, Hellenic Red Cross Decoration, 5th Class, Medal, enamelled, reverse inscribed, ‘Th. S. J. Warner, 1946’; Netherlands, Order of Orange Nassau, Commander’s shoulder badge, silver-gilt and enamel, mounted ‘bow and tails’, in case of issue; Norway, Order of St. Olav, 3rd type, Knight 1st Class breast badge, silver-gilt and enamel, in Spink, London case of issue; Norway, Red Cross Decoration, silver-gilt and enamel, in Tostrup, Oslo case of issue; Sweden, Red Cross Medal, Gustaf V, silver-gilt, reverse inscribed, ‘S. J. Warner, 1949’; U.S.A., American National Red Cross Medal, silver base metal and enamel, reverse inscribed, ‘To Miss S. J. Warner, For Distinguished Service, The American National Red Cross’; together with an unknown decoration, enamelled; and two Belgian ‘Red Cross’ medallions, circular, 69mm., bronze, obverse: a high relief bust of Queen Elizabeth, reverse: a Geneva Cross, ‘Sa Majeste La Reine Elisabeth Presidente d’Honeur de la Croix-Rouge de Belgique’, additionally inscribed, ‘Miss J. Warner - 1955’, in Fonson, Brussels case of issue; another, square, 65 x 65mm., bronze, obverse: a man, woman and infant superimposed on a Geneva Cross, with helping hands to either side, reverse: ‘Croix Rouge de Belgique’ (bilingual), additionally inscribed, ‘Miss S. J. Warner’; also with a metal brooch inscribed, ‘Miss S. J. Warner, Great Britain’, extremely fine except where stated (22) £1500-1800

C.B.E. (civil) 1 January 1946. ‘Director Foreign Relations Department Joint War Organisation of the British Red Cross Society and Order of St. John.’

O.B.E. (mil.) London Gazette 9 May 1919. ‘... in recognition of valuable services rendered in connection with the War.’ ‘Miss Sydney Jeannetta Warner, Deputy Assistant Director, WRNS’

O. St. J. (Commander) London Gazette 8 July 1947.

Norway, Order of St. Olav, Knight 1st Class London Gazette 11 June 1946.

Netherlands, Order of Orange Nassau, Commander London Gazette 30 January 1948.

Sydney Jeannetta Warner was born on 13 June 1890, the sister of Sir Christopher Ashton Warner, G.B.E., K.C.M.G., and was educated at home and in Germany. She served as British Red Cross Commandant, 1910-17; Area V.A.D. Commandant in France, 1915-17, based at St. Omer and then Le Havre, and then Deputy Assistant Director of Personnel in the W.R.N.S., 1917-19, for which she was awarded the military O.B.E. in 1919. After the war she worked for the League of Nations Union, 1919-28, serving on several committees of the League of Nations. She was later a Member of Staff of the International Office of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. 1928-36. With the coming of the Second World War she rejoined the British Red Cross Society and became the Director of the Dominion and Foreign Relations Department of the Society. In that capacity she was awarded the civil C.B.E. in 1946 and a number of foreign orders and medals by grateful allied governments and organisations. Latterly living at 33 Moore Street, Chelsea; Miss Warner died on 25 March 1979. With copied research.