The Norwegian Police Cross of Honor (or Politiets hederskors/Politiets heiderskross in Norwegian) is a distinguished medal awarded by the head of the National Police Directorate of Norway.
It recognizes Norwegian police personnel who have demonstrated exceptional ingenuity in perilous conditions to prevent loss of life or damage to equipment and property.
Although the award was discontinued in 2012, it was reinstated in 2019 and awarded to retired Director of Public Prosecutions Tor-Aksel Busch, making it an active award once again.
The Norwegian Police Cross of Honor Design
The Norwegian Police Cross of Honour is a cross made of gilded metal, suspended from a stylized spray of oak leaves.
The obverse features white-enameled arms of the cross, with the center displaying the emblem of the Norwegian Police Service: the Norwegian Coat of Arms (a gold lion on a red field) on a gold background engraved with fasces, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves.
The reverse side, which is not enamelled, bears the inscription “HONOR ET MERITUM” (Honour and Merit) in three lines on a circular design at the center of the cross.
The ribbon is black with double yellow edges, adding a striking contrast to the medal’s design.
