Coat of arms of Stockholm
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Armiger | City of Stockholm |
The coat of arms of Stockholm depicts the head of Swedish king Saint Eric. It was first used in medieval seals.
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Blue and yellow are the colours of Stockholm due to the use of blue and gold in the coat of arms of the city.
Saint Eric according to legend was king for four years only, but made a great impact and is considered the patron saint of both Sweden and its capital.
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Media related to Coats of arms of Stockholm at Wikimedia Commons
Categories:
- Culture in Stockholm
- History of Stockholm
- Municipal coats of arms in Sweden
- Coats of arms with saints
- Coats of arms with crowns
- Heraldry stubs