Crown of Norway
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The Crown of Norway is the crown of the
The Crown has a height of 24.5 cm, a diameter of 18.5 cm by 20.7 cm and a weight of 1500 grams.
The Crown has been used at four coronations and has had a prominent place at two benedictions. It has also been placed on the coffin of the deceased monarch since King Carl Johan's death in 1844.
The
The Regalia are kept in Nidaros Cathedral and are on display there.
In heraldry
The official crown of Norway has its official heraldic rendition. This design has been changed over the years and is most commonly recognised sitting atop the coat of arms of Norway. However, many sections of government and especially the military are permitted to use the Crown of Norway on their shields. The use of the crown is heavily regulated and must always be displayed at the top of any page or other display.
The demi-lion on top of the crown was used by Norwegian governmental authorities from 1905, but was often omitted from about the year 1920, and officially omitted in the Royal Decree on the "arms of the realm" (Norwegian: riksvåpenet) from March 19, 1937. The demi-lion was omitted from the Royal Coat of Arms of Norway when it was redesigned for the present king, Harald V.
See also
External links and sources
- Official home page for the crown jewels, page on the Crown
- Home page of the Norwegian Royal Regalia
- Nidaros Cathedral | The Crown Jewels Archived 2005-01-24 at the Wayback Machine
- Royal House of Norway | The Regalia
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