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2. Regalia of Sweden - Wikipedia

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   The orb is also of gold and is unique among European regalia in that it is engraved and enamelled with a map of the earth according to the cartography current at the time it was made. At the top of the orb is a smaller orb in blue enamel and covered with stars, above which is a small cross formed of a table cut diamond surrounded by three pearls.

3. Danish Crown Regalia - Wikipedia

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   Danish Crown Regalia are the symbols of the Danish monarchy. They consist of three crowns, a sceptre (symbolizing supreme authority), globus cruciger (an orb symbolizing the earthly realm surmounted by a cross), the sword of state and an ampulla (symbolizing anointing of monarchs). The Danish Royal Regalia are kept in the treasury at Rosenborg ...

4. Regalia of Norway - Wikipedia

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   The regalia of Norway are items that symbolise the Norwegian monarch's power and majesty. Little is known of the old Norwegian regalia which have since been lost. The majority of the modern regalia date from 1818 and were made for the coronation of Jean Bernadotte as King Carl III Johan. The Norwegian royal regalia include nine items: the king ...

5. Plique-à-jour - Wikipedia

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   By Namikawa Sōsuke, Meiji era, c. 1900. Plique-à-jour (French for "letting in daylight") is a vitreous enamelling technique where the enamel is applied in cells, similar to cloisonné, but with no backing in the final product, so light can shine through the transparent or translucent enamel. It is in effect a miniature version of stained ...

6. Three Crowns - Wikipedia

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   Three Crowns. Three Crowns (Swedish: tre kronor) is the national emblem of Sweden, present in the coat of arms of Sweden, and composed of three yellow or gilded coronets ordered two above and one below, placed on a blue background. Similar designs are found on a number of other coats of arms or flags. The emblem is often used as a symbol of ...

7. Medieval jewelry - Wikipedia

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   Medieval jewelry. The Dunstable Swan Jewel, a livery badge in gold and ronde bosse enamel, about 1400. The Middle Ages was a period that spanned approximately 1000 years and is normally restricted to Europe and the Byzantine Empire. The material remains we have from that time, including jewelry, can vary greatly depending on the place and time ...