Crown of Eric XIV

The Crown of King Eric XIV of Sweden was made in Stockholm in 1561 by Flemish goldsmith Cornelius ver Weiden,[1] for the coronation of king Eric XIV. It is held in the Treasury under the Stockholm Palace along with the rest of the Swedish Royal Regalia.

The crown is the official crown of the King of Sweden, and is still used in ceremonies.

References

  1. Riksregalierna Swedish Royal Court website (in Swedish)

See also

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