Ver. I: 1847 - 1882 (Carl Fredrik Carlman - Oscar II, 18K gold)

1847-73: 3 classes, Grand Cross, Commander (with Star) and Knight. The name of the order was "Den norske Sanct Olafs Orden" (The Norwgian Order of Sanct Olaf) until 1906.

1855-60's: Some of the Knight and Commander types were bestowed with Brilliants. The brilliants were arranged in a circle around the Lion in the centre of the Cross instead of the normal rings in blue and white enamel.

1873: Commander Class divided into two classes on July 19th, 1873, the day after the Coronation of King Oscar II in Trondheim. Commander 1st Class (with Star) and Commander 2nd. Class (without Star). The new Commander 2nd. Class was only awarded to foreigners until 1891, when the first one was awarded to a Norwegian recipient.

1882 - 1906 Miniature stamper from Jeweller Tostrup  in Oslo

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Tracking # : N965x
Date       : 1882-1906 

1847 mini Miniature

Type       : Civilian
Height (mm): 20
Width  (mm): 12
Weight(gr) : 1.4
Tracking # : N009
Date       : 1860

The 1847 mini Miniature is quite rare. Not many St Olav were awarded between 1847 and 1860. The miniatures were made on individual basis by the ones who had been awarded St Olav. This could be made by any jeweler in principle. However one would assume that the main jeweler in Stockholm was used. No hallmarks are found on this small item.

A Miniature

Type       : Military version
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Tracking # : N994x
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The 1847 mini Miniature is quite rare. Not many St Olav were awarded between 1847 and 1860. The miniatures were made on individual basis by the ones who had been awarded St Olav. This could be made by any jeweler in principle. However one would assume that the main jeweler in Stockholm was used. No hallmarks are found on this small item.

AB Miniature

Type       : Civilian version
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Tracking # : N954xx
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Very unusual roundish crown.

B

Type       : Diamonds.Civilian
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Tracking # : N258x
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A rare miniature with brilliants of St Olav order.

C

Type       : Military version
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Tracking # : N231x
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A nice old miniature of St Olav. 

D

Type       : Civilian version
Height (mm): 27 
Width  (mm): 17
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Tracking # : N288x
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Spink Auction: 18002 - Orders, Decorations and Medals.  Lot: 855

Norway, Kingdom, Order of St. Olav, 27mm including crown suspension x 17mm, silver-gilt and enamel, good very fine

Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Sold for £65

D

Type       : Civilian version
Height (mm): 27 
Width  (mm): 17
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Tracking # : N960x
Date       : 

This example is of a low quality as one can see.  However it still shows some characteristics that are interesting.  Obviously the ribbon does not carry the correct colours.  The white between the red and blue is mission on all sides.  An uncommon type of top crown. This one seems to have the normal openings all closed.  Maybe one day a photo of a clean example of this will turn up?

E

Type       : Military version
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Tracking # : N293x
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F

Type       :Civilian version
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Tracking # : N296x
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G

Type       :Military version
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Tracking # : N311x
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H

Type       :Military version
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Tracking # : N376x
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I

Type       : Military version
Height (mm): 21 
Width  (mm): 13
Weight(gr) : 2.1
Tracking # : N012
Date       : 1860

Swords pointing down to the ground as the original Swedish style.

J

Type       : Military version
Height (mm): 21 
Width  (mm): 13
Weight(gr) : 1.9
Tracking # : N057
Date       : 1847 - 1860

Swords pointing down to the ground as the original Swedish style. These with blue enamel.

K

Type       : Military version
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Tracking # : N115
Date       : 1847 - 1860

Swords pointing up to the sky. These with blue enamel.

L

Type       : Civilian version
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Tracking # : N116
Date       : 1847 - 1860

M

Type       : Civilian version
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Tracking # : N117
Date       : 1847 - 1860

N

Type       : Chancery Member version
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Tracking # : N118
Date       : 1847 - 1860

Awarded to Chancery members

O

Type       : Civilian version
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Tracking # : N121
Date       : 1847 - 1860

P

Type       : Civilian version
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Tracking # : N122
Date       : 1847 - 1860

Q

Type       : Civilian version
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Tracking # : N123
Date       : 1847 - 1860

R

4Type       : Civilian version
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Tracking # : N459x
Date       : 1856-1865 guestimate

Old type lion embeded in the red enamel - 1847 style. Hinge below big crown has not been worked into finer details. Same with the Os between arms that have not been made with all details.

S

Type       : Civilian version
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Tracking # : N011x
Date       : 1860 estimate

T

Type       : Civilian version
Height (mm): 21
Width  (mm): 13
Weight(gr) : 1.4
Tracking # : N004
Date       : 1860 estimate

Old type lion embeded in the red enamel - 1847 style. 

U

Type       : Civilian version
Height (mm): 20
Width  (mm): 11
Weight(gr) : 1.6
Tracking # : N056
Date       : 1860 estimate

Had a sword at an earlier stage.  

V

Type       : Civilian version
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Tracking # : N119
Date       : 1860 estimate

W

Type       : Civilian version
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Tracking # : N120
Date       : 1860 estimate

X

Type       : Military version
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Tracking # : N348x
Date       : 18620706 awarded

Brooch of seven decorations and five medals mounted on a large gold chain: French Medal of Italy; English Medal of Crimea; Turkish Medal of Crimea for Sardis; Dannebrog; order of Villa Vicosa; St. Anne of Russia; St. Olav; Red eagle; Legion of Honor Second Empire; Medal of wars for independence and unity of Italy; Sardinian medal and the military order of Savoy. Period second half of the nineteenth. Very good state. H) Joseph Jean Joachim of Gerbaix de Sonnaz (1828/1905), general, politician.

Y

Type       : Military version
Height (mm): 31.5
Width  (mm): 20
Weight(gr) : 5
Tracking # : N349x
Date       : 18620706 awarded

 Unfortunately the image of this is not of a good quality.  Maybe one day a better photo will turn up?

Two reductions of the order of St. Olav on a military basis, 1st model, in gold, enamelled with their ribbon; width 20 mm, height 31.5 mm, gross weight 5 g and width 15.5 mm, height 25 mm, gross weight 3 g.
Period around 1860. Very good condition.
H) Joseph Jean Joachim of Gerbaix de Sonnaz (1828/1905), general, politician.

Æ

Type       : Civilian version
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Tracking # : N425x
Date       : 1890 estimate

Ø

Type       : Civilian version
Height (mm): 29
Width  (mm): 15
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Tracking # : N421x
Date       : 1892 estimate

Å

Type       : Military version
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Tracking # : N420x
Date       : 1906 estimate

AA

Type       : Military version
Height (mm): 27
Width  (mm): 16
Weight(gr) : 3
Tracking # : N005
Date       : 1906 model

This miniature was bought from the US in 1975. During my university days in Trondheim Norway it was worn by me at student parties on my Tuxedo. 

AB

Type       : Military version
Height (mm): 22
Width  (mm): 12
Weight(gr) : 2
Tracking # : N041
Date       : 1906 model

The little central reverse lid with the text RET OG SANDHED is missing. 

Different hinge. Rosette. Chobillon lokalike made in France???

AC

Type       : Civilian version
Height (mm): 28
Width  (mm): 16
Weight(gr) : 3
Tracking # : N097
Date       : before 1906

AD - Knight 2 Silver

Type       : Civilian Knight 2 Silver
Height (mm): 26
Width  (mm): 16
Weight(gr) : 3
Tracking # : N112
Date       : 1906 model

 This is Knight 2 in silver of the 1906 model. The silver Knights were introduced in 1882 of the St Olavs. 
The top reverse ring is fixed on the top of the back of the Lion. 

AE - Knight 2 Silver

Type       : Military Knight 2 Silver
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Tracking # : N124
Date       : 1906 model

 This is also Knight 2 in silver of the 1906 model. The silver Knights were introduced in 1882 of the St Olavs. 
The top reverse ring is fixed on the bottom of the back of the Lion. 

AF - Knight

5Type       : Civilian version
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Tracking # : N125
Date       : 1906 model

Reverse ring has a low position on the back of the top Lion.

AG - Grand Cross Set miniature

5Type       : Military version
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Tracking # : N262x
Date       : 1906 model

Reverse ring has a low position on the back of the top Lion.

The Rosette on ribbon has 2 golden wings.  This means that this belonged to a Grand Cross set. 

AH - Commander Set Miniature

5Type       : Military version
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Tracking # : N263x
Date       : 1906 model

Reverse ring has a high position on the back of the top Lion.

The Rosette on ribbon has 2 silver wings.  This means that this belonged to a Commander set. 

AG - Miniature

5Type       : Military version
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Tracking # : N032
Date       : 1906 model

Reverse ring has a high position on the back of the top Lion.

The Rosette on ribbon has 2 silver wings.  This means that this belonged to a Commander set. 

AH - Commander/Grand Cross Badge Miniature

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Tracking # : N962x
Date       : 1890 estimated

Z

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Tracking # : N350x
Date       : 1860 estimate

 Unfortunately the image of this is not of a good quality.  Maybe one day a better photo will turn up?

Skewer of six plates and a cross mounted on a four-row gold chain: Saint-Olav; order of Villa Vicosa; Nicham Iftikar; Dannebrog; Osmania; Saint-Stanislas and the cross of the military order of Savoy. (Missing the center of the plaque of Villa Vicosa and that of Osmania).
Period second half of the nineteenth. Very good state.
H) Joseph Jean Joachim of Gerbaix de Sonnaz (1828/1905), general, politician

A01 - Commander Star Miniature

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Tracking # : N961x
Date       : 1890 estimated

A02 - Commander Star Miniature

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Height (mm): 14
Width  (mm): 12
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Tracking # : N956x
Date       : 1850 estimated

Grand Cross Star Miniature, Civil Division, 2nd Type, instituted in 1847. Breast Star, 12 mm, diamond cut silver, gilt