Regalia of the Netherlands

The Dutch crown jewels are the insignia of the Dutch monarchy.

Compared to other European monarchies, the Dutch crown jewels are relatively new and were made ​​in 1840 by order of King William II. An earlier collection consisting of silver in 1815 by King William I in order.

Description

The insignia of the Dutch monarchy consist of the following items:

  • The Dutch crown
  • The scepter
  • The orb

Both the scepter and the orb was made ​​by jeweler Meijer from The Hague.

  • The sword
  • The Gonfanon the Netherlands ( Rijksvaandel or Rijksbanier ), a banner of white moire silk, on a gilt spear is depicted with coat of arms of the Netherlands from 1815 ( the coat of arms has changed over the years, but the Gonfanon remained unchanged). The Gonfanon was Manufactured by Bartholomeüs John Hove

During the coronation ceremonies of all Dutch kings and queens of the royal insignia were placed on a table in the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam. Only the Gonfanon the Netherlands and the sword were carried during the procession of the Nieuwn Kerk to Paleis op de Dam in Amsterdam.

Other jewelery of the royal family

In addition to these regalia of the Netherlands has the royal house of the Netherlands, the House of Orange and Nassau, more jewels and trinkets that do not belong to the insignia.

Queen Sophie of Württemberg, with its 113 beads. These pearls were sold by her eldest son, and sold at an auction in 1904

Queen Wilhelmina with a selection of diamonds and sapphires, a wedding gift

Queen Juliana of the bracelet chain Garuda on her right arm

William II of the Netherlands Gonfalone Nieuwe Kerk (Amsterdam) Royal Palace of Amsterdam Wilhelmina of the Netherlands Juliana of the Netherlands
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