Mottos of Norwegian institutions
This list contains mottos of Norwegian institutions. Norway does not have a
Norwegian resistance against the German occupation of Norway
. It is not common for Norwegian municipalities or government agencies to have mottos.
Monarch
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 world's best municipality for nature-loving people |
Tønsberg | Der fremtiden skapes [2] | Where the future is made |
Vågsøy | Vekst og trivsel [1] | Growth and enjoyment |
References
- ^ a b c d e "Municipal mottos" (in Norwegian). Nationen. Retrieved 2012-02-19.
- ^ "About Tønsberg" (in Norwegian). Tønsberg kommune. Retrieved 2012-02-19.