The Civil Defence Cross of Honor (or Sivilforsvarets hederskors in Norwegian) is a prestigious medal awarded by the Directorate for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning of Norway.
It recognizes Norwegian civil defense personnel who demonstrate exceptional ingenuity in dangerous conditions to prevent loss of life or damage to equipment and property. The medal was established on November 6, 2003.
The Civil Defense Cross of Honor Design
The Civil Defence Cross of Honor is crafted from silver and designed as a cross.
The obverse features blue-enamelled arms with a central medallion depicting a crowned lion holding a shield, which is the emblem of the Civil Defence.
The reverse side is plain silver, bearing the inscription “Honor et caritas” (Honor and Charity) in the center.
The ribbon is white or silver-grey with double blue edge stripes, complementing the medal’s design and significance.
