Danish Crown Regalia

The Danish Crown Jewels are the symbols of the Danish monarchy. The Crown Jewels of the Danish royal house consist of a crown, the scepter as a symbol of the spiritual and the kingdom of apple as the symbol of secular authority, the sword of state and the ampulla, from which the oil for the royal anointing is poured.

Originally elected kings wore the jewels for her coronation, placed as clergy and nobility, the crown on the king's head. With the introduction of absolutism in 1660 the coronation was replaced by an anointing. The king wore the crown already when he entered the church, and was consecrated by the anointing. For the anointing of Christian V, a new crown was made ( the so-called Absolute crown) and a throne in narwhal teeth.

The treasury in Copenhagen Rosenborg Castle more treasures are kept in addition to the regalia, such as the Diamond Christian IV, pearls and gold decorated saddles, ivory carvings, crystals and gemstones, and brooches in the form of fantastic animals. The oldest piece is the sword of Christian III. of 1551st

The constitution of 1849 abolished coronation and anointing of the monarch. Since then, the Crown Jewels were only at the royal castrum Doloris used by the crown was placed on the coffin.

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