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Erik Dahlbergh and Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna
Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna (Latin for “Ancient and Modern Sweden”) is a monumental work that provides a detailed topographical account of 17th-century Sweden. Created by the Swedish military engineer and architect Erik Dahlbergh, it contains over 350 copper engravings that document the country’s cities, castles, estates, parks, and historical landmarks – a visual representation of Sweden…
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Bishop of the Royal Orders of Knighthood
The Order Bishop* was an official and officiant within the Royal Orders of Knighthood in Sweden. The office was established on November 24, 1783, by Gustav III in preparation for his trip to Italy, in favor of the royal court chaplain Carl Edvard Taube. A key reason for this decision was that Taube, as a…
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“When in Europe – don’t miss Skurup”
The coat of arms of Swedish municipality Skurup was replaced by a logotype in 2007. In 2025 the logotype was once again replaced by another logotype. The municipality of Skurup was formed in 1971 when the market town of Skurup was merged with Rydsgård and Vemmenhög. The proposal for the municipality’s coat of arms was…
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Trinidad & Tobago re-designs coat of arms to remove ships of Columbus
Trinidad and Tobago has officially unveiled a redesigned version of its national coat of arms, making a significant departure from its historical depiction. The updated design removes the ships that were once associated with Christopher Columbus. The original coat of arms, adopted in 1962 following the country’s independence, prominently featured three ships – Santa Maria,…
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New royal coat of arms ends 600 year old conflict
On December 20, 2024, King Frederik X of Denmark issued a royal resolution establishing a new royal coat of arms. This updated design builds on the coat of arms created by his mother the Queen in 1972, with the new King aiming to craft a more contemporary symbol that honors both the heritage of the…
Victor Nordquist