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
Each reigning monarch chooses his personal motto; however, the last four 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 Sign, 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 Municipality Det naturlege valet The natural choice Fjaler Municipality Eit ope samfunn An open community Flora Municipality Der himmel og hav møtast Where heaven and sea meet Rauma Municipality Verdens beste kommune for naturglade mennesker The world's best municipality for nature-loving people Tønsberg Municipality Der fremtiden skapes Where the future is made Vågsøy Municipality Vekst og trivsel Growth and enjoyment
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