Reliquary Crown of Henry II

The so-called Crown of Henry II is the Reliquiarkrone of 1140 canonized Henry II

History

The name derives from its function as Reliquiarkrone for the head reliquary of 1140 canonized Henry II in Bamberg ago. Witnessed it is only in the 14th century, it could be with her for the crown of Frederick II, who came over Parma in the hands of Henry VII, his successor Louis the Bavarian, they could have then given to Bamberg. The crown fell in the 19th century in the course of secularization in the hands of Bavaria and is located in the Treasury of the Munich Residence.

Description

The Kronreif consists of six segments gem studded with massive lilies. Probably later Between the gems yourself added, decorative foliage. On two segments are located beneath the lily instead of gemstones antique gemstones. From the segment connecting hinges Akanthusblattknospen to put on, on which there are little golden praying angel. Front and rear is possible due to existing plugs, use an imperial guard.