Three Crowns

The term three- crown crest is in the heraldry for different coats of arms.

The most well-known coat of arms with this name is the Swedish coat of arms, which has since the 14th century, three crowns on a blue background and Tre Kronor is called. In 1364 sealed the first Swedish king from the house of Albrecht of Mecklenburg ( 1363-1389 ) with three crowns. Until 1973, all wore Sweden Gustav I Vasa kings since the title "King of the Swedes, Goths and Vandals " ( " Sveriges, Götes och Vendes konung "). The current monarch Carl XVI. Gustaf chose on his accession to the title of "King of Sweden" ( Sveriges konung ). Also, Queen Margarethe of Denmark, who was Queen of Sweden and Norway simultaneously through the Kalmar Union is said to have sealed with a three- crown crest. Heraldist suspect in the three crowns symbolizing the kingdoms of Sweden, the Goths and turning.

The term also stands for the coat of arms of Cologne. Here are to be seen in a red bar that symbolize the Magi in the upper shield part three crowns. These are the patron saints of the city. The coat of arms of Margrethausen, Tegernsee and Otterfing have three crowns.

The legendary King Arthur, a coat of arms is also attributed with three crowns in a blue field

Margrethausen

Tegernsee

Otterfing