Medal of St. Hallvard

The Medal of St. Hallvard (Norwegian: St. Hallvardsmedaljen) is the highest award of the City of Oslo, Norway. It is awarded to people who have made a particularly noteworthy contribution to the City of Oslo. It is named after the city's patron, Saint Hallvard (ca. 1020–1043). The medal was designed by goldsmith Jacob Prytz (1886–1962) of the jewelry firm J. Tostrup in Oslo. It has been awarded since 1956.[1][2][3]

Recipients

The following people have received the medal:[4]

References

  1. Trond Indahl. "Jakob Prytz". Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  2. "J. Tostrup". Fie von Krogh. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  3. "Mottakere av St. Hallvardmedaljen" (PDF). Oslo Kommune. Retrieved 1 April 2018.
  4. "Tidligere mottakere av St. Hallvard-medaljen" (in Norwegian). Oslo municipality. Retrieved 30 September 2010.
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