Mottos of Norwegian institutions
This list contains mottos of Norwegian institutions. Norway does not have a state motto; however, the personal motto of the reigning monarch can be said to fill some of that function. The motto of the three last monarchs has been Alt for Norge which translates roughly as All for Norway. The motto was first chosen by King Haakon VII and immortalised as the rallying motto of the Norwegian resistance against the German occupation of Norway. It is not common for Norwegian municipalities or government agencies to have mottos.
Monarch
Main article: Royal mottos of Norwegian monarchs
Each reigning monarch chooses his personal motto; however, the last three kings have all chosen "Alt for Norge".
Government institutions
| Institution | Motto (in original language) | English translation |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Food Safety Authority | Fra land og fjord til bord | From land and sea to table |
| Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration | Vi gir mennesker muligheter | We give people opportunities |
Military
| Institution | Motto (in original language) | English translation |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Military Academy | Si vis pacem, para bellum | If you want peace, prepare for war |
| Norwegian Army 2nd Battalion | In hoc Signo Vinces | In This, Be Victorious |
| His Majesty The King's Guard | Alt for Kongen | All for the King |
| Arctic Ranger Company | Agmine Consectamur | We hunt in packs |
| Norwegian Army Armoured Battalion | Bitit Fyrst | Strike First |
| Norwegian Artillery battalion | Gjør rett, frykt ingen | Do right, fear no one |
| 6th Division | Styrke for fred, evne til strid | Strength for peace, capability for war |
| Norwegian Home Guard | Verner - Vokter - Virker | Protects - Guards - Acts |
| No. 330 Squadron RNoAF | Trygg havet | Make the ocean safe |
Municipalities
| Institution | Motto (in original language) | English translation |
|---|---|---|
| Aurland | Det naturlege valet [1] | The natural choice |
| Fjaler | Eit ope samfunn [1] | An open community |
| Flora | Der himmel og hav møtast [1] | Where heaven and sea meet |
| Rauma | Verdens beste kommune for naturglade mennesker [1] | The worlds best municipality for natureloving people |
| Tønsberg | Der fremtiden skapes [2] | Where the future is made |
| Vågsøy | Vekst og trivsel [1] | Growth and enjoyment |
Private institutions
| Institution | Motto (in original language) | English translation |
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References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Municipal mottos" (in Norwegian). Nationen. Retrieved 2012-02-19.
- ↑ "About Tønsberg" (in Norwegian). Tønsberg kommune. Retrieved 2012-02-19.
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