Wendish Crown
The Wendish Crown (
Admannshagen, and the third in 1849 near Lübtheen. The circlets were attributed to the Wends because of the omnipresent Wendish/Slavic past of Mecklenburg and the House of Mecklenburg
, a dynasty of Slavic origin.
In heraldry
A golden Wendish crown was a symbol used by the rulers of Mecklenburg, including the Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and the Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. It was present in their coats of arms, medals and decorations, and additionally, was used as an ornament in the interiors of palaces and castles.[1] It is also present in the design of the Cross of Frederick Francis and the House Order of the Wendish Crown.[1][2]
Image gallery
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The allegorical representation of Mecklenburg, the Megalopolis on the victory column in the Alter Garten in Schwerin, is crowned with the Wendish Crown.
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Closer view of the Megalopolis in Schwerin
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The necklace of the House Order of the Wendish Crown, depicting the Wendish Crown.
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The coat of arms of the Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, which includes the Wendish Crown in its design.
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