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Crown jewels are jewels or artifacts of the reigning royal family of their respective country. They belong to the sovereign and are passed to the next sovereign to symbolize the right to rule. They usually include one or more crowns, scepters, orbs, swords, and/or rings. See also: regalia. Image File history File links Broom_icon. ... A monarch (see sovereignty) is a type of ruler or head of state. ... A crown is a symbolic form of headgear worn by a monarch or by a god, for whom the crown is traditionally one of the symbols of power and legitimacy (See Regalia for a broader treatment). ... A sceptre or scepter is an ornamental staff held by a ruling monarch, a prominent item of kingly regalia. ... Queen Elizabeth II held a globus cruciger, called the Sovereigns Orb, for her coronation portrait in 1953. ... Swiss longsword, 15th or 16th century Look up Sword in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Jewellery (spelled jewelry in American English) consists of ornamental devices worn by persons, typically made with gems and precious metals. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

Africa

Benin

The enormous collection of the Ahosu (Kings) of the Danhomè (Dahomey) is kept in the city of Abomey. Since the 1980s the Getty Foundation and UNESCO have been trying to save the old palaces. The royal palaces are today a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The royal insignia which symbolised the power of the king were the kataklè (three-legged stool), the afokpa (sandals), the avotita (woven cloth decorated with appliqué work), the awè (parasol), the mankpo (recade or ceremonial staff), the so (gun) and the hwi (sabre). In the course of the war against the French colonial power, many items were looted. Most of the items can be seen either in Abomey, or the Musée de l'Homme in Paris. Dahomey was a kingdom in Africa, situated in what is now the nation of Benin. ... Abomey is a town in Benin, formerly the capital of the ancient kingdom of Dahomey. ... Sandal (or Sandals) may refer to: Sandal (footwear) are an open type of footwear. ... Umbrella An umbrella is a device used for temporary shade or shelter from precipitation. ... Look up so, SO in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... A gun is a common name given to an object that fires high-velocity projectiles. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Szabla. ... The MusÃ©e de lHomme (French for Museum of Man) was created in 1937 by Paul Rivet, for the event of the Worlds Fair. ...

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The regalia of the Kingdom of Benin, which stretched for its most part into Nigeria, were the Benin bronzes, which were plundered during the nineteenth century. Most of it is kept today in the British Museum, which has decline to return them to the successor states of Edo and Warri, Nigeria, as the collections of the Museum are inalienable. --168. ... The Benin Bronzes are a collection of more than 1,000 brass plaques from the royal palace of the Kingdom of Benin. ... The British Museum in London is one of the worlds greatest museums of human history and culture. ... Edo (Japanese: , literally: bay-door, estuary, pronounced //), once also spelled Yedo or Yeddo, is the former name of the Japanese capital Tokyo. ... Warri can mean: A city in Nigeria. ...

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Burundi

The traditional emblem of the Mwami (king) was the Karyenda drum. These holy drums were kept at special drum-sanctuaries throughout the country and were brought out for special ceremonies only. One such place is in Gitega, location of the ibwami royal court. title for the King of Rwanda or the King of Burundi This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... A monarch (see sovereignty) is a type of ruler or head of state. ... The Karyenda was the main traditional symbol of Burundi and its mwami (kings). ... Gitega (formerly Kitega) is the second largest city in Burundi, lying east of Bujumbura. ... in Kirundi and Kinyarwanda language word for Royal Court. ...

Central African Republic

See Emperor Bokassa and the Central African Empire. An emperor is a (male) monarch, usually the sovereign ruler of an empire or another type of imperial realm. ... Jean-Bédel Bokassa (February 22, 1921 – November 3, 1996) was the military ruler of the Central African Republic from January 1, 1966 until his overthrow as Emperor on September 20, 1979. ... The Central African Empire was the name of the Central African Republic when president Jean-Bédel Bokassa declared himself Emperor Bokassa in 1977. ...

Egypt

The treasures of the Pharaohs can be seen in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo and throughout other museums in the world. Pharaoh was the ancient Egyptian name for the office of kingship. ... Main entrance of the Egyptian Museum The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum, in Cairo, Egypt, is home to the most extensive collection of pharaonic antiquities in the world. ... Nickname: Egypt: Site of Cairo (top center) Coordinates: Government - Governor Dr. Abdul Azim Wazir Area - City 214 kmÂ² (82. ...

Most of the Crown Jewels of the Mehmet Ali Dynasty are at the Museum at Abdin Palace in Cairo. See Mehemet Ali (Turkey) for the Turkish foreign minister and regent. ... // For other uses, see Dynasty (disambiguation). ... Abdin Palace is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of Egypt. ...

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Ethiopia

The crown jewels of Ethiopia are in Axum. Axum, properly Aksum, is a city in northern Ethiopia. ...

Ghana and Cameroon

The symbol of the royal power of the Asantehene (ruler of the Ashanti) is the sacred Golden Stool, the Sika 'dwa. It is used for the coronation and symbolizes the power of the Ashanti. It is kept alongside with other royal regalia at the Royal Palace in Kumasi. A shrunken Ashanti Confederacy near the end of its existence in 1896 The Ashanti Kingdom or Confederacy was a powerful state in West Africa in the years prior to European colonization. ... The Asantehene is the ruler of the Ashanti people. ... Flag of the Ashanti people The Ashanti (also Asante) are a major ethnic group from Africa who speak a dialect of Akan. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Kumasi is the capital city of the Ashanti region of Ghana. ...

Nigeria

List of some of the kingdoms Abeokuta - Adamawa - Benin - Borno - Edo - Fika - Gombe - Ibadan - Ijebu - Ile Ife - Ilorin - Jos - Kano - Katsina - Lagos - Onitsha - Oshogbo - Oyo - Sokoto - Tiv - Warri - Zaria (Zazzau) - Zamfara Location of Abeokuta in Nigeria Abeokuta is a city of southwest Nigeria, situated at , on the Ogun river, 64 miles north of Lagos by railway, or 81 miles by water. ... Adamawa may refer to several geographical or political areas: The Adamawa Emirate, founded by Modibo Adama; The Adamawa Plateau, which rises in Nigeria, cuts across Central African Republic; The Adamawa Province of Cameroon; The Adamawa State of Nigeria This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other... Borno may refer to: Borno, Italy Borno State, Nigeria The Kanem-Bornu Empire A Fundamentalist Christian This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title. ... Edo (Japanese: , literally: bay-door, estuary, pronounced //), once also spelled Yedo or Yeddo, is the former name of the Japanese capital Tokyo. ... Gombe can refer to Gombe State, Nigeria Gombe town, the calital of Gombe State, Nigeria. ... Ibadan (ÃˆbÃ¡-á»ŒdÃ n), reputed to be the largest indigenous city in Africa south of the Sahara, is the capital of á»Œyá» State. ... Ijebu was a Yoruba kingdom in pre-colonial Nigeria. ... A bronze cast depicting the head of an Ooni, or king, from 1100s-1200s Ife. ... Ilorin is the sixth largest city in Nigeria and is the capital of Kwara State. ... Location of Jos in Nigeria Jos is a small picturesque town in the Nigerian middle belt (population 799,100). ... Kano is the administrative center of the Kano State and the third largest city in Nigeria, in terms of geographical size, after Ibadan and Lagos. ... Katsina is an old city of Northern Nigeria 160 miles South East of the city of Sokoto, and 84 m. ... This article is about the city in Nigeria. ... Onitsha (pop 7 million 2005 est. ... Oyo (OÌ£yoÌ£ in Yoruba orthography, pronounced ) is the name for a Yoruba city in modern-day Nigeria and also the loose empire which that city controlled in the 17th and 18th centuries. ... This article is in need of attention. ... The Tiv language is spoken by around 2 million people in Nigeria, with a few speakers in Cameroon. ... Warri can mean: A city in Nigeria. ... Zaria or Zoria is the Slavic goddess of beauty, very popular in Eastern Slavic mythology. ... Zamfara State is a state in Nigeria. ...

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Rwanda

Close to the old capital of Butare lies the nearby Nyabisindu, formerly known as Nyanza, the traditional seat of Rwanda’s monarchy. The Royal Palace at Nyanza, a domed construction made with traditional materials, has been restored to its 19th century state and is now maintained as a museum. Further historical artefacts are kept at the National Museum in Butare. The National Museum of Rwanda at Butare Location of Butare in Rwanda Butare is a city (pop: 77,000), capital of the former Butare Province, Rwanda, that was dissolved on January 1, 2006. ... Nyabisindu - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins/monobook/IE50Fixes. ... Nyanza may refer to: Nyanza, Rwanda Nyanza Province, Kenya Formerly, some lakes in Africa included the Bantu word for lake, e. ... The Kingdom of Banyarwanda or Rwanda was founded in the 15th century by a pastoral tribe, the Tutsi. ...

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South Africa

Languages Zulu Religions Christian, Animist Related ethnic groups Bantu Nguni Basotho Xhosa Swazi Matabele Khoisan The Zulu (South African English and isiZulu: amaZulu) are a South African ethnic group of about 10 million people who live mainly in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. ...

Tanzania

Map of Zanzibars main island Zanzibar is situated off mainland Tanzania Coordinates: Country Tanzania Islands Unguja and Pemba Capital Zanzibar City Settled AD 1000 Government - Type semi-autonomous part of Tanzania - President Amani Abeid Karume Area - Both Islands 637 sq mi (1,651 kmÂ²) Population (2002) - Both Islands 981...

Uganda

There are several kingdoms in Uganda. During the upheavals after gaining independence, the monarchies were abolished. Only in the 1990s were the various kings restored to their thrones. Although they do not wield any political powers anymore, they are still a symbol of unity and continuance to their people. The royal regalia normally consisted of the Royal Drums, and are kept at the various palaces in the capital cities of the Ugandan states. See Ugandan Royal Regalia. Forms of government Part of the Politics series Politics Portal This box: A monarchy, from the Greek Î¼Î¿Î½Î¿Ï‚, one, and Î±ÏÏ‡ÎµÎ¹Î½, to rule, is a form of government that has a monarch as head of state. ...

The kingdoms Ankole - Buganda - Bunyoro - Busoga - Toro Ankole, originally known as Nkore, is one of the four traditional kingdoms of Uganda. ... The flag of Buganda Buganda is the kingdom of the 52 clans of the Baganda people, the largest of the traditional kingdoms in present-day Uganda. ... Bunyoro flag The current Kingdom of Bunyoro-Kitara and its districts Bunyoro is a region of Uganda, and from the sixteenth to the nineteenth century one of the most powerful kingdoms of East Africa. ... The flag of Busoga Kingdom of Busoga and its districts Busoga is the kingdom of the 11 principalities of the Basoga people, one of the five traditional kingdoms in present-day Uganda. ... Toro is one of the four traditional kingdoms located within the borders of Uganda. ...

Asia

Burma

The treasures of Burma´s Konbaung Dynasty are kept in the National Museum in Yangon. They include items such as the Sihasana Pallanka (Great Lion Throne), and various other items. Other items can be seen in the old capital city of Mandalay. The Konbaung Dynasty (Burmese: ; 1752-1885, sometimes called the Alaungpaya Dynasty) was the last in the history of the Burmese monarchy. ... Yangon (Burmese: , population 5,000,000(nearly) (2007 census), formerly Rangoon, is the largest city and former capital of Myanmar (previously known as Burma). ... Look up Great in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Mandalay (Burmese: ) is the second largest city in Myanmar (formerly Burma) with a population of 927,000 (2005 census), agglomeration 2,5 million. ...

Brunei

The royal regalia of Brunei are kept in the Royal Regalia Building, which was completed in 1992, in Bandar Seri Begawan. Also housed are the Royal Chariot, the gold and silver ceremonial armoury and the jewel-encrusted crowns. 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque Bandar Seri Begawan, estimated population 46,229 (1991), is the capital and the royal town of the Sultanate of Brunei. ...

China

The most important item for the assumption of the throne were the Imperial Seals, which gave the emperor the mandate of heaven authority. These are kept either in the Forbidden City or the National Palace Museum. Numerous crowns, robes, jewels and headwear made especially for coronations and other official events. They usually contain very large Manchurian pearls and most date from the Qing Dynasty. The National and Imperial Seal of Japan was originally the Imperial Seal, and is called 菊の御紋 Kiku No Gomon in Japanese, which, literally, means Noble Symbol of Chrysanthemum or Imperial Seal of Chrysanthemum . The Imperial Seal is used by members of the Japanese Imperial family. ... Mandate of Heaven (å¤©å‘½ PÄ«nyÄ«n: TiÄnmÃ¬ng) was a traditional Chinese sovereignty concept of legitimacy used to support the rule of the kings of the Zhou Dynasty and later the Emperors of China. ... This article is about the Chinese imperial palace in Beijing. ... Overview of the National Palace Museum. ... The Qing Dynasty (Chinese: ; pinyin: ; Wade-Giles: Ching chao; Manchu: daicing gurun; Mongolian: ÐœÐ°Ð½Ð¶ Ð§Ð¸Ð½), occasionally known as the Manchu Dynasty, was the ruling dynasty of China from 1644 to 1912. ...

India

The Imperial Crown of India, which was made by the British, is kept at the Tower of London. The Mughal Empire (alternative spelling Mogul, which is the origin of the word Mogul) of India was founded by Babur in 1526, when he defeated Ibrahim Lodi, the last of the Delhi Sultans at the First Battle of Panipat. ... A princely state or native state was a feudal monarchy in British India ruled by a hereditary ruler, who was nominally sovereign. ... Artists painting of the Imperial Crown of India eThe Imperial Crown of India is housed with but not part of the British Crown Jewels. ... Her Majestys Royal Palace and Fortress The Tower of London, more commonly known as the Tower of London (and historically simply as The Tower), is a historic monument in central London, England on the north bank of the River Thames. ...

Indonesia

Indonesia has various kingdoms and sultanates, all with their own unique history. The most known royal courts are distributed amongst the islands of Java, Madura, Bali, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Sumbawa. There are 23 royal courts or more which still exist today, headed either by a sultan or a ruler. Although today only HM the Sultan of Yogyakarta wields any political influence as the governor. In Indonesia the royal courts are either called Kraton or istana. Below are some of them listed: Forms of government Part of the Politics series Politics Portal This box: A monarchy, from the Greek Î¼Î¿Î½Î¿Ï‚, one, and Î±ÏÏ‡ÎµÎ¹Î½, to rule, is a form of government that has a monarch as head of state. ... A sultan (Arabic: سلطان) is an Islamic monarch ruling under the terms of shariah. ... Royal court (as distinguished from a court of law) may refer to a number of institutions: A noble court - the household or entourage of a monarch or other ruler The Royal Court of Jersey - the main court of justice of Jersey The Royal Court of Guernsey - the main court of... Java (Indonesian, Javanese, and Sundanese: Jawa) is an island of Indonesia, and the site of its capital city, Jakarta. ... Madura is an Indonesian island off the northeastern coast of Java, near the port of Surabaya. ... Bali is an Indonesian island located at , the westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east. ... Sumatra (also spelled Sumatera) is the sixth largest island in the world (approximately 470,000 kmÂ²) and is the largest island entirely in Indonesia (two larger islands, Borneo and New Guinea, are partially in Indonesia). ... Kalimantan is the Indonesian part of the island of Borneo. ... Location of Sulawesi Island (light green) among the various islands of Indonesia. ... Sumbawa is an Indonesian island, located in the middle of the Lesser Sunda Islands chain, with Lombok to the west, Flores to the east, and Sumba further to the southeast. ... Sultan (Arabic: Ø³Ù„Ø·Ø§Ù†) is an Islamic title, with several historical meanings. ... A variety of rulers A 2 metre carpenters rule Retractable flexible rule A ruler or rule is an instrument used in geometry, technical drawing and engineering/building to measure distances and/or to rule straight lines. ... Look up majesty in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Majesty is an English word rooting in the Latin Maiestas, meaning literally, Greatness. ... Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono is the title of The Sultan that rules Yogyakarta Sultanate in Yogyakarta Special Region province of Indonesia. ... For other uses, see Governor (disambiguation). ... Kraton is one of the two most common names of Javanese palaces (the other being Istana, identical to Malay). ... The Istana is the official residence and office of the President of Singapore. ...

Kraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat and Puro Pakualaman; The Special Region of Yogyakarta (Indonesian: Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, or DIY), is a province of Indonesia on the island of Java. ...

Kraton Surakarta Hadiningrat and Puro Mangkunegaraan; Surakarta (its formal name; locally it is referred to as Solo) is an Indonesian city of approximately 500,000 people located in Central Java. ...

Kraton Kasepuhan of Cirebon, Kraton Kanoman, and Kraton Kacirebonan; Map showing West Java in Indonesia West Java (Jawa Barat) is a province of Indonesia, located on the island of Java. ... Cirebon (formerly Cheribon) is a city on north coast of the Indonesian island of Java. ...

Kraton Sumenep; Madura is an Indonesian island off the northeastern coast of Java, near the port of Surabaya. ...

Istana Siak; Map of Indonesia showing Riau province Riau is a province of Indonesia, located in the center of Sumatra island along the Strait of Malacca. ...

Istana Palembang Darussalam; Location of Palembang Palembang is a city in the south of the Indonesian island of Sumatra. ...

Istana Maimun of Kesultanan Deli; Map of North Sumatra province within Indonesia North Sumatra (Indonesian: Sumatera Utara) is one of the provinces of Indonesia. ... Maimun Palace or Maimoon Palace (Indonesian: Istana Maimun), is a well-known landmark at Medan, the capital city of North Sumatra. ...

Istana Amantubillah Mempawah, and Istana Alwatzkubillah; Map of Indonesia showing West Kalimantan province West Kalimantan (Indonesian: Kalimantan Barat) is one of the provinces of Indonesia. ...

Kutai of Tenggarong; Map of Indonesia showing East Kalimantan province Kalimantan Timur, or East Kalimantan, is one of the provinces of Indonesia. ...

Istana Bima; Sumbawa is an Indonesian island, located in the middle of the Lesser Sunda Islands chain, with Lombok to the west, Flores to the east, and Sumba further to the southeast. ...

Istana Luwu; Map of Central Sulawesi province within Indonesia Central Sulawesi (Sulawesi Tengah) is one of Indonesias provinces located in the heart of Sulawesi Island. ... This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ...

Istana Walio of Buton Island; Categories: Indonesia geography stubs | Provinces of Indonesia ... Buton (also Butung or Boeton), is an island in Indonesia just off the southeast peninsula of Sulawesi. ...

Istana Saoraja of Bone and Istana Balla Lompoa of Gowa. Map showing South Sulawesi province within Indonesia South Sulawesi (Indonesian: Sulawesi Selatan) is a province of Indonesia, located on Sulawesi island. ... Grays Anatomy illustration of a human femur. ...

Various royal regalia and other items used for court functions may be viewed in some the respective palaces. Aceh (IPA pronunciation: , pronounced approximately Ah-CÃ¨h, but with [e], not [ei] at the end) is a special territory (daerah istimewa) of Indonesia, located on the northern tip of the island of Sumatra. ... Bali is an Indonesian island located at , the westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east. ...

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Iran (Persia)

The crown jewels of Iran are the by far single largest, most dazzling and valuable jewel collection in the world. (VB Meen, AD Tushingham -University of Toronto 1968) The collection consists of some 40 cases - Many of the cases are filled with numeorus items - Some 30 tiaras, three jewel-studded thrones, and several other items. The Iranian Imperial Crown Jewels, also called the Imperial Crown Jewels of Persia, is the by far largest, most dazzling and valuable jewel collection in the world. ...

Most of the items in the collection date back to the Safavid dynasty which ruled Iran between 1502-1736 AD. Iran's legendary and heroic emperor Nader Shah Afshar who is referred to as the "Napoleon of Iran" and who ruled from 1736-1747 AD launched a campaign against India to regain the treasures which Afghan raiders had looted from Persia's capital Isfahan in 1719. He brought back a vast amount of treasures, including several jewel-studded thrones, and huge chests filled with loose precious gems. Much of the treasures were lost on the way due to the rough mountainous terrain they had to pass. The Safavids were a long-lasting Turkic-speaking Iranian dynasty that ruled from 1501 to 1736 and first established Shiite Islam as Persias official religion. ... Nader Shahâ€™s portrait from the collection of Smithsonian Institute NÄder ShÄh Afshar (Persian: Ù†Ø§Ø¯Ø± Ø´Ø§Ù‡ Ø§ÙØ´Ø§Ø± ; also known as Nader Qoli Beg, Ù†Ø§Ø¯Ø± Ù‚Ù„ÛŒ Ø¨ÛŒÚ¯, Tahmasp-Qoli Khan, ØªÙ‡Ù…Ø§Ø³Ù¾ Ù‚Ù„ÛŒ Ø®Ø§Ù†) (October 22, 1688 - June 19, 1747) ruled as Shah of Iran (1736â€“47) and was the founder of the Afsharid dynasty. ...

The Qajar dynasty which ruled Iran from 1795-1925 AD added many pieces to the collection, and also commissioned Persian artisans and jewelers to create several objects such as dishes, tiaras, swords, aigrettes, etc, using the vast number of loose precious gems, such as diamonds, emeralds, and rubies. Fath Ali Shah and Nasser-al-Din Shah were two Qajar kings who were keen to expand and enhance the collection. The Qajar dynasty was the ruling family of Persia from 1796 to 1925. ... Fath Ali Shah was the second Qajar King of Persia. ... Nasser-al-Din Shah The Shah, on his European tour, in The Royal Albert Hall, London Nasser-al-Din Shah Qajar (Persian: Ù†Ø§ØµØ±Ø§Ù„Ø¯ÛŒÙ† Ø´Ø§Ù‡ Ù‚Ø§Ø¬Ø§Ø±; also Nassereddin Shah or Nassiruddin Shah) (July 16, 1831 - May 1, 1896) was the Shah of Persia from September 17, 1848 until his death on May 1, 1896. ...

When the Pahlavi dynasty - Iran's last monarchial dynasty - replaced the Qajars, Reza Shah Pahlavi, also referred to as "Reza Shah the Great" commissioned Iranian Jewelers to design and create a crown designated to the rulers of the Pahlavi dynasty. The crown was used for the first time in 1926 on the occasion of the coronation of the first Pahlavi monarch, and for a second and last time on the occasion of the second Pahlavi monarch, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. A crown was also commissioned from Arpel in Paris for the Empress of Iran, Shahbanou Farah Pahlavi, using gems from the Iranian collection. The Imperial Jewels are on display at the central bank in Tehran. Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, Shah of Iran (Persian: â€Ž Moá¸¥ammad RezÌ¤Ä PahlavÄ«) (October 26, 1919, Tehran â€“ July 27, 1980, Cairo), styled His Imperial Majesty, and holding the imperial titles of ShÄhanshÄh (King of Kings), and Aryamehr (Light of the Aryans), was the monarchial ruler of Iran from September 16... This article does not cite its references or sources. ...

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The Iranian Imperial Crown Jewels, also called the Imperial Crown Jewels of Persia, is the by far largest, most dazzling and valuable jewel collection in the world. ...

Japan

The Imperial Regalia of Japan (三種の神器 Sanshu no Jingi^?) ("Three Sacred Treasures") consist of the Holy Sword Kusanagi (草薙剣), the Holy Jewel Yasakani no magatama (八尺瓊曲玉), and the Holy Mirror Yata no kagami (八咫鏡). The sword and the mirror are kept at the Shinto shrines in Nagoya and Ise in Central Japan, and the jewel at the Kokyo Imperial Palace in Tokyo. A representation of the Imperial Regalia of Japan. ... Kusanagi-no-tsurugi (Japanese: è‰è–™ã®å‰£) is a legendary Japanese sword as important to Japans history as Excalibur is to Britains. ... Magatama Magatama(Japanese: å‹¾çŽ‰), are curved beads which first appeared in Japan during the Jomon period. ... Yata No Kagami the sacred mirror. ... Shinto ) is the native religion of Japan and was once its state religion. ... Nagoya ) is the fourth largest city in Japan. ... Ise Shrine (Ise-jingÅ« ä¼Šå‹¢ç¥žå®®; alternately Grand Shrines of Ise or Ise DaijingÅ« ä¼Šå‹¢å¤§ç¥žå®®) is a shrine to Shinto goddess Amaterasu Åmikami, located in the city of Ise in Mie prefecture, Japan. ... Panorama of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo Map of the Imperial Palace and surrounding Gardens Nijubashi Bridge at the Imperial Palace. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

The enthronement cerenomy is traditionally held in Kyoto. The Imperial Throne is kept at the Gosho Imperial Palace in Kyoto. Pope John Paul I s enthronement as Pope on 3rd September 1978. ... Kyoto ) is a city in the central part of the island of HonshÅ«, Japan. ...

Laos

The regalia of Laos are kept in the Royal Palace in Luang Prabang. The quintessential medieval European palace: Palais de la CitÃ©, in Paris, the royal palace of France. ... Royal palace museum of Luang Prabang. ...

Malaysia

The royal regalia of Malaysia are kept in the Istana Negara (National Palace) in Kuala Lumpur. The regalia is worn by HM the King (ms: Yang di-Pertuan Agong), and HM the Queen (Raja Permaisuri Agong) during certain ceremonies, such as the election as head of state, HM's birthday, awards ceremonies, and the calling of parliament. The Royal Regalia of Malaysia includes all the items which are deemed sacred and symbolic of the supremacy and authority of His Majesty Yang di-Pertuan Agong or King of Malaysia and his consort, the Raja Permaisuri Agong The installation of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is a very special... Istana Negara or National Palace is the official residence of His Majesty, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, the King of Malaysia. ... Buildings called National Palace include: National Palace (Ethiopia), in Addis Ababa. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Look up majesty in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Majesty is an English word rooting in the Latin Maiestas, meaning literally, Greatness. ... A monarch (see sovereignty) is a type of ruler or head of state. ... Flag of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia Yang di-Pertuan Agong, a Malay title usually translated as Supreme Head, Supreme Ruler or Paramount Ruler, is the official title of the constitutional head of state of the federation of Malaysia. ... Cleopatra is one of the most well-known queens regnant A queen regnant (plural queens regnant) is a female monarch who possesses all the monarchal powers that a king would have without regard to gender. ... Raja Permaisuri Agong, or in full, Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong, is the title given to the Queen of Malaysia. ... An election is a decision making process where people choose people to hold official offices. ... Queen Elizabeth II, is the Head of State of 16 countries including: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Jamaica, New Zealand and the Bahamas, as well as crown colonies and overseas territories of the United Kingdom. ...

They consist of the Tengkolok Diraja (Royal Head Dress), the Queen's Gendik di Raja (Royal Tiara), the Keris Panjang di Raja (Royal Long Kris or Keris of State), the Kris Pendek di Raja (Royal Short Keris), the Cogan Alam dan Cogan Agama (Sceptre of the Universe and Sceptre of Religion), the Cokmar (Maces), the Pedang Keris Panjang dan Sundang (Royal sword, long Keris and sword Keris), the Payung Ubur-ubur Kuming dan Tombak Berambu (Yellow-fringed umbrella and tassled lances), and the Pending di Raja (Royal Waist Buckle). This article is about the personal weapon and its ceremonial derivative, for other meanings of mace please see mace (disambiguation) An advance on the club, a mace is a wooden, metal-reinforced, or metal shaft, with a head made of stone, copper, bronze, iron or steel. ... A keris or spelled as kris in English is a symbolic weapon that is mainly used in Southeast Asian countries. ... â€œParasolâ€ redirects here. ...

Malaysia is a federal state, consisting of thirteen states and two federal territories. Out of these, nine are monarchies headed by sultans. Royal regalia and other items of the rulers are kept in the respective palaces and courts. These are: A federal state is one that brings together a number of different political communities with a common government for common purposes, and separate state or provincial or cantonal governments for the particular purposes of each community. ... Sultan (Arabic: Ø³Ù„Ø·Ø§Ù†) is an Islamic title, with several historical meanings. ...

Johore - Kedah - Kelantan - Negeri Sembilan - Pahang - Perak - Perlis - Selangor - Terengganu State Motto: the state moto as appeared on the coat of arms reads kepada Allah berserah which literally means all hopes is to God (Allah) Capital Johor Bahru Bandar DiRaja Bandar Maharani Sultan Iskandar Al-haj Chief minister Abdul Ghani Othman Area 19,984 km² Population 2. ... State motto: no State motto Capital Alor Star Royal Capital Anak Bukit Sultan Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Chief Minister Dato Hj Mahdzir Bin Khalid Area 9,426 km2 Population - Est year 2003 1 778 188 State anthem Allah Selamatkan Sultan Mahkota Kedah (Jawi:Ù‚Ø¯Ø, pop. ... State motto: Berserah kepada Tuhan Kerajaan Kelantan State anthem: Selamat Sultan Capital (and royal capital) Kota Bharu Ruling party PAS - Sultan Tuanku Ismail Petra - Menteri Besar Nik Aziz Nik Mat History - Siamese control 1603 - British control 1909 - Japanese occupation 1942-1946 - Accession into Federation of Malaya 1948 Area - Total 14... State motto: no State motto Capital Seremban Royal Capital Seri Menanti Yang di-Pertuan Besar Tuanku Jaafar ibni Almarhum Tuanku Abdul Rahman Chief Minister YAB Dato Seri Utama Mohamad Haji Hasan Area 6,645 km2 Population - Est. ... State motto: no State motto Capital Kuantan Royal Capital Pekan Sultan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Chief Minister Dato Seri Adnan Yaakob Area 35,964 km2 Population - Est year 2005 1,372,500 State anthem Pahang State Anthem Pahang (Jawi: Ú¨Ù‡Ú ) is the largest state on Peninsular Malaysia, occupying the huge Pahang... State motto: no State motto Capital Ipoh Royal Capital Kuala Kangsar Sultan Sultan Azlan Muhibbuddin Shah Chief Minister Dato Seri Diraja Tajol Rosli bin Mohd Ghazali Area 21,006 kmÂ² Population - Est. ... State motto: no State motto Capital Kangar Royal Capital Arau Raja Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Regent Syed Faizuddin Putra Chief Minister Shahidan Kassim Area 810 kmÂ² Population - Est year 2000 198335 State anthem Amin amin ya Rabaljalil Perlis (Jawi Ú¨Ø±Ù„ÙŠØ³) in full Perlis Indera Kayangan, is the smallest state in Malaysia. ... State motto: Dipelihara Allah State anthem: Duli Yang Maha Mulia Capital Shah Alam Royal capital Klang Ruling party Barisan Nasional - Sultan Sultan Sharafuddin - Menteri Besar Dr Mohd Khir Toyo History - Federated into FMS 1895 - Japanese occupation 1942 - Accession into Federation of Malaya 1948 Area - Total 7,956 kmÂ² Population - 2005... State anthem: Terengganu State Anthem Capital (and royal capital) Kuala Terengganu Ruling party Barisan Nasional - Sultan Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin1 - Menteri Besar Idris Jusoh History - British control 1909 - Japanese occupation 1942 - Accession into Federation of Malaya 1948 Area - Total 12,955 kmÂ² Population - 2001 estimate 879,692 - Density 67. ...

Philippines

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Thailand (Siam)

The Royal Regalia, Royal Utensils, and the Royal Eight Weapons of Sovereignty comprise a total of 28 items. The Royal Regalia consists of the Great Crown of Victory, the Sword of Victory, the Royal Staff, the Royal Fan (or Flywhisk), and the Royal Slippers. The 28 items are traditionally presented to the Kings of Thailand at their coronation ceremonies. They are kept, amongst other royal items, at the Grand Palace in Bangkok. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The Great Crown of Victory or Phra Maha Phichai Mongkut (Thai: à¸žà¸£à¸°à¸¡à¸«à¸²à¸žà¸´à¸Šà¸±à¸¢à¸¡à¸‡à¸à¸¸à¸) is one of the Royal Regalia of Thailand. ... The Sword of Victory or Phra Saeng Khan Chai Si (à¸žà¸£à¸°à¹à¸ªà¸‡à¸‚à¸£à¸£à¸„à¹Œà¸Šà¸±à¸¢à¸¨à¸£à¸µ) has an ancient history. ... The Royal Staff or Than Phra Kon in Thai The Royal Staff or Than Phra Kon (Thai:à¸˜à¸²à¸£à¸žà¸£à¸°à¸à¸£) was made of cassia wood and enclosed at both ends in gold. ... An African fly-whisk from CÃ´te dIvoire, made of horsehair with a decorated wooden handle. ... Ayodhaya Names of Kings according to Pongsawadarnnue (Chronicle of the North) Prachao Prathumsuriyawong พระเจ้าปทุมสุริยวงศ์ Prachao Mahasamudsakorn พระเจ้ามหาสมุท&#3619... The coronation of Empress Farah, of Iran in 1967. ... Prasat Phra Debidorn The golden chedi A mythological giant (yak) Kinaree - mythological creature, half bird, half woman Monks in the Grand Palace Categories: Stub ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

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Vietnam

The signs of the imperial power of the Nguyen Emperors were the Great Imperial Seal and the Sword. When the last emperor Bao Dai abdicated 1945 in Hue, he handed them over to the communist authorities. The Nguyễn Dynasty (阮朝) was a line of rulers of Vietnam in the 19th century to mid-20th century. ... Emperor is also a Norwegian black metal band; see Emperor (band). ... The National and Imperial Seal of Japan was originally the Imperial Seal, and is called 菊の御紋 Kiku No Gomon in Japanese, which, literally, means Noble Symbol of Chrysanthemum or Imperial Seal of Chrysanthemum . The Imperial Seal is used by members of the Japanese Imperial family. ... Swiss longsword, 15th or 16th century Look up Sword in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Emperor Bao Dai Báº£o Äáº¡i (ä¿å¤§å¸ã€22 October 1913 â€“ 30 July 1997) was the last Emperor of Vietnam, the 13th and last Emperor of the Nguyá»…n Dynasty. ... 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday. ... An image with the hues cyclically shifted The hues in the image of this Painted Bunting are cyclically rotated with time. ...

Europe

Austria (Austro-Hungarian Empire, Holy Roman Empire)

The Austrian Crown Jewels (de: Insignien und Kleinodien) are kept at the Schatzkammer (Imperial Treasury) located in the Hofburg Palace in Vienna. They are a collection of imperial regalia and jewels dating from the 10th century to the 19th. They are one of the biggest and most important collection of royal objects still today, and reflect more than a thousand years of European history. The treasury can be quantified into six important parts: Image File history File links Friedrich_von_Amerling_003. ... Image File history File links Friedrich_von_Amerling_003. ... Francis II Francis I Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor, who may also be referred to as Francis von Habsburg or Emperor Franz I of Austria (February 12, 1768 - March 2, 1835) was the last Holy Roman Emperor, ruling from 1792 until August 6, 1806, when the Empire was disbanded. ... The collective term Austrian Crown Jewels or insignia (German: Insignien und Kleinodien) denotes the regalia and vestments worn by the Holy Roman emperor, and later the Austrian emperor, during the coronation ceremony and at various other state functions. ... German (called Deutsch in German; in German the term germanisch is equivalent to English Germanic), is a member of the western group of Germanic languages and is one of the worlds major languages. ... Schatzkammer in German translates as Treasury (Chamber/Vault). ... Hofburg Neue Burg section, seen from Heldenplatz. ... Vienna (German: , see also other names) is the capital of Austria, and also one of the nine States of Austria. ...

The most outstanding objects are the insignia of the hereditary Empire of Austria. They consist of the Imperial Crown, the Imperial Orb and the mantle of the Austrian Empire, and the Coronation Robes of the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia. The Imperial Crown, Orb, Cross, and Holy Lance of the Holy Roman Empire are also highlights. Anthem: Volkshymne (Peoples Anthem) Capital Vienna Language(s) German Religion Roman Catholic Government Monarchy History - Established 1804 - Disestablished 1867 Flag of the Habsburg Monarchy The Crown of the Austrian Emperor The Austrian Empire (German: ) was an empire centred on what is modern day Austria that officially lasted from 1804... Habsburg - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins/monobook/IE50Fixes. ... The extent of the Holy Roman Empire in c. ... Ferdinand I Philip III, Duke of Burgundy, with the collar of the Order The Order of the Golden Fleece (Spanish: Orden del ToisÃ³n de Oro) is an order of chivalry founded in 1430 by Duke Philip III of Burgundy to celebrate his marriage to the Portuguese princess Isabelle of... Schatzkammer in German translates as Treasury (Chamber/Vault). ... Flag of the Habsburg Monarchy, the Austrian Empire until 1867 and of the Austrian part of Austria-Hungary until 1918. ... The Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia (Italian: ; German: ) (1815 - 1866) was established after the defeat of Napoleon, according to the decisions of the Congress of Vienna (9 June 1815). ...

The Augustinians, named after Saint Augustine of Hippo (died AD 430), are several Roman Catholic monastic orders and congregations of both men and women living according to a guide to religious life known as the Rule of Saint Augustine. ... Bold textTHIS IS THE PAGE THAT A.S. REALLY NEEDS!! THIS IS NOW MARKED!!! ] ps i like A.O. This article is about an abbey as a Christian monastic community. ... Klosterneuburg is a city in Lower Austria with a population of 24,442. ... Map of Lower Austria showing districts and the four quarters (Waldviertel in green, Weinviertel in red, Mostviertel in yellow and Industrieviertel in blue) Lower Austria (de: NiederÃ¶sterreich) is one of the nine states or BundeslÃ¤nder in Austria. ... At the Klosterneuberg Abbey another item of the Austrian regalia is kept, namely the Austrian archducal hat of 1616. ... Coat of arms of the Dukes of Styria, crowned with the ducal hat, today state coat The Duchy of Styria (German: Herzogtum Steiermark, Slovenian Å tajerska) was a duchy of the Holy Roman Empire until its dissolution in 1806, and a crownland of Austria-Hungary until its dissolution in 1918. ... The Grazer SchloÃŸberg Clock Tower Graz [graËts] (Slovenian: Gradec IPA: /gra. ... The ducal hat of the Duchy of Styria is jagged crown made out of gilded silver. ...

Czech Republic (Czech Kingdom, Bohemian Kingdom)

The jewels (cs: korunovační klenoty), and the Crown of Saint Wenceslas of Bohemia (Svatováclavská koruna) are kept in Prague Castle (Pražský hrad) and are displayed to the public only once every (circa) fifty years. Crown of Saint Wenceslas is the part of Czech crown jewels (also called Czech treasure) made in 1347. ... Flag of Bohemia Bohemia (Czech: ; German: ) is a historical region in central Europe, occupying the western and middle thirds of the Czech Republic. ... Entrance to the Prague Castle at night The Prague Castle (Czech: PraÅ¾skÃ½ hrad) is the castle in Prague where the Czech kings, Holy Roman Emperors and presidents of Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic have had their offices. ...

The crown is named and dedicated after the Duke and Patron Saint Wenceslas I of the Premyslids dynasty of Bohemia. The crown has an unusual design, with vertical fleurs-de-lis standing at the front, back and sides. Made from gold and precious stones, its weight is 2.475g. It was made for King Charles IV in 1346. Since 1867 it has been stored in St. Vitus Cathedral of Prague Castle. The jewels have always played an important role as a symbol of Bohemian statehood. The Lands of the Bohemian Crown (Czech Země koruny české, Latin Corona regni Bohemiae) (e. ... Saint Quentin is the patron saint of locksmiths and is also invoked against coughs and sneezes. ... Statue of Saint Wenceslaus in Olomouc (Czech Republic). ... This article is about an ancient Czech ruler. ... Fleurs-de-lys on the flag of Quebec The fleur-de-lis (also spelled fleur-de-lys; plural fleurs-de-lis or -lys) is used in heraldry, where it is particularly associated with the France monarchy (see King of France). ... GOLD refers to one of the following: GOLD (IEEE) is an IEEE program designed to garner more student members at the university level (Graduates of the Last Decade). ... For the Gemstone as a mineral see Gemstone. ... Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor. ... // Events Serbian Empire was proclaimed in Skopje by Dusan Silni, occupying much of the South-Eastern Europe Foundation of the University of Valladolid Foundation of Pembroke College, University of Cambridge August 26 Battle of Crecy after which Edward the Black Prince honored the bravery of John I, Count of Luxemburg... Cunt BAg Twat Fuk suck my penis ring 0778851865!!!!!!Year 1867 (MDCCCLXVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... St. ... This article discusses states as sovereign political entities. ...

Interestingly, an old Czech legend says that any usurper who places the crown on his head is doomed to die within a year. In the eyes of some this was confirmed during World War II when Reinhard Heydrich, the Nazi governor of the puppet Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia secretly wore them believing himself to be a great king, and was assassinated less than a year later by the Czech underground. Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki TÅjÅ Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... Reinhard Heydrich as SS-GruppenfÃ¼hrer. ... Capital Prague Language(s) Czech, German Politcal structure Protectorate Reichsprotector - 1939-1941 Konstantin von Neurath - 1941-1942 Reinhard Heydrich (acting) - 1942-1943 Kurt Daluege (acting) Staatspresident - 1939-1945 Emil HÃ¡cha Historical era World War II - Occupation March 15, 1939 - Fall of Prague May 13, 1945 Currency Bohemian and Moravian... Czech resistance during the Second World War is a scarcely documented subject, by and large a result of little formal resistance and an effective German policy that deterred acts of resistance or annihilated organizations of resistance. ...

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Denmark

The crown jewels and other royal regalia of Denmark are kept in Rosenborg Castle in Copenhagen. Please see Danish Crown Regalia. Rosenborg castle is a small castle situated in the centre of the Danish capital, Copenhagen. ... For other uses, see Copenhagen (disambiguation). ... The Danish Crown Jewels are kept at Rosenborg Castle. ...

France

What is left of the crown jewels of France is on display in the Louvre in Paris. Crown Jewels of France, on display at the Louvre The French Crown Jewels were the crowns, orbs, diadems and jewels that were the symbol of royalty and which were worn by many Kings and Queens of France. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... City flag City coat of arms Motto: Fluctuat nec mergitur (Latin: Tossed by the waves, she does not sink) Paris Eiffel tower as seen from the esplanade du TrocadÃ©ro. ...

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Germany

In 1806, Napoleon Bonaparte conquered the Holy Roman Empire. He restructured the many German states and the Duchy of Bavaria was promoted to a 'Kingdom'. The ruling Wittelsbach Duke became Maximilian I became King of Bavaria. With his new status, the King ordered new regalia to be made. It can be seen today in the Treasury of the Residenz Palace in Munich. 1806 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... For other uses, see Napoleon (disambiguation). ... The extent of the Holy Roman Empire in c. ... The following is a list of rulers of Bavaria: Dukes of Bavaria, 889-1623 Liutpolding Dynasty Liutpold 889-907 Arnulf the Bad 907-937 Eberhard 937 Berthold 938-947 Liudolfing ( Ottonian) Dynasty Henry I 947-955 Henry II the Quarrelsome 955-976 Otto I 976-982 Liutpolding Dynasty Henry III... The Wittelsbach family is an European royal family and a German dynasty from Bavaria. ... Maximilian I, Emperor of Mexico Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I, Duke of Bavaria Maximilian I of Bavaria This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... The geographic region and Free State of Bavaria (German: ), with an area of 70,553 kmÂ² (27,241 square miles) and 12. ... The term treasury was first used in classical times to describe the votive buildings erected to house gifts to the gods, such as the Siphnian Treasury in Delphi or the many buildings put up in Olympia, Greece by competing city-states, to impress each other during the Ancient Olympic Games. ... The entrance front The Wurzburg Residenz is a palace in Wurzburg, Germany. ... Munich (German: , pronounced ; Austro-Bavarian: Minga [1]) is the capital of the German Federal State of Bavaria. ...

The Bavarian Coronation Set consists of the Crown of Bavaria, the Crown of the Queen (originally made for Maximilian's Queen, Caroline Frederika of Baden, the State Sword, the Royal Orb, and the Royal Sceptre. Please see Bavarian Crown Jewels. Cleopatra is one of the most well-known queens regnant A queen regnant (plural queens regnant) is a female monarch who possesses all the monarchal powers that a king would have without regard to gender. ... For other uses, see Baden (disambiguation). ... In 1806, as part of his wholescale re-ordering of the map of Europe, Napoleon I of France upgraded the independent German duchy of Bavaria to full kingdom status. ...

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The treasures of the Kings of Saxony are kept in Dresden. Please see Saxon Crown Jewels. The Free State of Saxony (German: Freistaat Sachsen; Sorbian: Swobodny Stat Sakska) is the easternmost federal state of Germany. ... For other uses, see Dresden (disambiguation). ...

The crown and the insignia of the Kingdom of Prussia are kept at Hohenzollern Castle in Sigmarigen, Baden-Württemberg. Please see Prussian Crown Jewels. Flag of Prussia (1894 - 1918) The Kingdom of Prussia existed from 1701 until 1918, and from 1871 was the leading kingdom of the German Empire, comprising in its last form almost two-thirds of the area of the Empire. ... Burg Hohenzollern Burg Hohenzollern is a castle in the rough vicinity of Stuttgart, Germany. ... Baden-WÃ¼rttemberg is a state of the Federal Republic of Germany in the southwestern part of the country to the east of the Upper Rhine. ... The Prussian Crown Jewels is a set of crowns, sceptres and orbs used to crown Kings of Prussia. ...

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The Imperial Regalia like the Holy Crown of Charlemagne, the orb, the sceptre, the Holy Lance, and various other items are kept in the Schatzkammer Treasury in Vienna, Austria. Please see Imperial Regalia. Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Imperial State Crown An Imperial Crown is usually, through not always, a crown used by a monarch on state occasions other than at the moment of actual coronation, when a special coronation crown is used. ... A portrait of Charlemagne by Albrecht DÃ¼rer that was painted several centuries after Charlemagnes death. ... A sceptre or scepter is an ornamental staff held by a ruling monarch, a prominent item of kingly regalia. ... According to legend, the Holy Lance (also known as the Spear of Destiny, Holy Spear, Lance of Longinus, Spear of Longinus or Spear of Christ) is the lance that pierced Jesus while he was on the cross. ... Schatzkammer in German translates as Treasury (Chamber/Vault). ... The term treasury was first used in classical times to describe the votive buildings erected to house gifts to the gods, such as the Siphnian Treasury in Delphi or the many buildings put up in Olympia, Greece by competing city-states, to impress each other during the Ancient Olympic Games. ... Vienna (German: , see also other names) is the capital of Austria, and also one of the nine States of Austria. ... The Imperial Regalia, or crown jewels (in German Reichskleinodien, Reichsinsignien, or Reichsschatz) are the regalia of the Emperors and Kings of the Holy Roman Empire. ...

Greece

The royal crown of King Otto of Greece When Otto of Bavaria became King of Greece in 1832 he brought with him some Wittelsbach crown jewels, a crown, orb and sceptre which he declared to be the Crown Jewels of Greece. ...

Hungary

The crown jewels of Hungary are on display in the Parliament Building in Budapest. The Holy Crown of Hungary, also known as the Crown of St. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

Ireland

The Irish Crown Jewels were heavily jewelled insignia of the Most Illustrious Order of St Patrick. Their theft from Dublin Castle in 1907 remains unsolved. The so-called Irish Crown Jewels were heavily-jewelled insignia of the Most Illustrious Order of St Patrick. ... The so-called Irish Crown Jewels were heavily-jewelled insignia of the Most Illustrious Order of St Patrick. ... The Most Illustrious Order of Saint Patrick is an order of chivalry associated with Ireland. ... Everyday instance of theft: the bike which fits on this wheel has disappeared. ... Dublin Castle. ...

Italy

the Iron Crown of the Kingdom of Lombardy is kept at the Cathedral of Monza. The coronation robe is kept in the Schatzkammer in Vienna, Austria. The Iron Crown of Lombardy (Corona Ferrea) is both a reliquary and one of the most ancient royal insignia of Europe. ... The Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia (Italian: ; German: ) (1815 - 1866) was established after the defeat of Napoleon, according to the decisions of the Congress of Vienna (9 June 1815). ... The Lambro River runs through Monza. ... Schatzkammer in German translates as Treasury (Chamber/Vault). ... Vienna (German: , see also other names) is the capital of Austria, and also one of the nine States of Austria. ...

The Crown jewels of the Kingdom of Italy (1861–1946) are custoded in the Bank of Italy, due to legal controversy between the Italian Republic and the Savoia family. It is not clear who is the legal owner. The value of crowns, diadems and various jewels is valued at over €2,5 Billion. 1861 (MDCCCLXI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link with display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the Julian calendar) // January 1 - Benito JuÃ¡rez captures Mexico City January 2 - Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia dies and is succeeded by... 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... Please see: Banca dItalia is the Italian Central Bank. ...

Monaco

Monaco features a heraldic crown on its coat-of-arms, but does not possess any crown jewels or regalia per se. The coronation ceremony consists of a festive mass in the cathedral of Monaco, followed by reception where the new prince meets his subjects. The throne and other items can be viewed in the palace of Monaco, which is open to the public. The heraldic Crown of Norway A Crown is often an emblem of the monarchy, a monarchs government, or items endorsed by it; see The Crown. ... See heraldry for a fuller account of the history, design, and regulation of coats of arms. ... A cathedral is a religious building for worship, specifically of a denomination with an episcopal hierarchy, such as the Roman Catholic, Anglican and some Lutheran churches, which serves as a bishops seat, and thus as the central church of a diocese. ... The term prince, from the Latin root princeps, is used for a member of the highest ranks of the aristocracy or the nobility. ... In English usage, nationality is the legal relationship between a person and a country. ... The thrones for The Queen of Canada, and the Duke of Edinburgh in the Canadian Senate, Ottawa is usually occupied by the Governor General and her spouse at the annual State Opening of Parliament. ... The quintessential medieval European palace: Palais de la CitÃ©, in Paris, the royal palace of France. ...

Netherlands

Norway

The crown jewels, or royal regalia, of Norway are together with some other old treasures placed in Nidaros Cathedral, in Trondheim. The crown jewels, or royal regalia, of Norway include nine regalias: The kings crown, the kings sceptre, the kings orb, the queens crown, the queens sceptre, the queens orb, the crown of the crown prince, the sword and the anointing horn. ... Picture of the Nidaros Cathedral in 1857. ... County SÃ¸r-TrÃ¸ndelag District Municipality NO-1601 Administrative centre Trondheim Mayor (2005) Rita Ottervik (AP) Official language form Neutral Area - Total - Land - Percentage Ranked 258 342 kmÂ² 322 kmÂ² 0. ...

Poland

The only surviving part of the Polish Crown Jewels is from the Piast dynasty and consists of the coronation sword known as the Szczerbiec. It is currently on display along with other royal items in the Wawel Royal Castle Museum, Kraków. Most of the Crown Jewels were plundered by foreign invaders such as the Swedes, Germans and Russians. Hilt of Szczerbiec Only survived original part of Polish Crown Jewels from times of Piast dynasty is ceremonial sword - Szczerbiec. ... This article is about a Polish dynasty. ... Swiss longsword, 15th or 16th century Look up Sword in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Hilt of Szczerbiec Szczerbiec (, literally notched sword) is a sword that was traditionally used in the coronation ceremony of Polish kings. ... Wawel (Polish WzgÃ³rze wawelskie or for short Wawel) is the name of a lime hillock situated on the left bank of the Vistula in KrakÃ³w, Poland at an altitude of 228 metres above sea level. ... This article needs cleanup. ...

One of many royal crowns was made for King August II, Elector of Saxony when he became King of Poland in 1697. Since the original set was stolen, a new set was made for the coronation in Kraków. Today it is displayed in the Royal Castle in Dresden, Germany.
Reign From 1697, until 1706 and from 1709, until February 1, 1733 Elected In 1697 in Wola, today suburb of Warsaw, Poland Coronation On September 15, 1697 in the Wawel Cathedral, Kraków, Poland Royal House Wettin Parents John George III Wettin Anne Sophie Consorts ? Children August III Sas Maurice... The Free State of Saxony (German: Freistaat Sachsen; Sorbian: Swobodny Stat Sakska) is the easternmost federal state of Germany. ... Events September 11 - Battle of Zenta, Prince Eugene of Savoy crushed Ottoman army of Mustafa II September 20 - The Treaty of Ryswick December 2 â€“ St Pauls Cathedral opened in London Peter the Great travels in Europe officially incognito as artilleryman Pjotr Mikhailov Use of palanquins increases in Europe Christopher... For other uses, see Dresden (disambiguation). ...

Portugal

The royal Crown of Portugal was made in 1817. It was created in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in the workshop of Don Antonio Gomes da Silva, for King John VI. Today, the crown along with other royal regalia is kept in the Ajuda Palace, Lisbon.
1817 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... Location of Rio de Janeiro Coordinates: Country Brazil Region Southeast State Rio de Janeiro Government - Mayor Cesar Maia (PFL) Area - City 1,260 kmÂ² (486. ... John VI, King of Portugal KG KGF (Portuguese JoÃ£o, pron. ... PalÃ¡cio Nacional da Ajuda and statue of King Luis I. The Ajuda National Palace (Portuguese: PalÃ¡cio Nacional da Ajuda) is a neoclassical monument in the city of Lisbon, in Portugal. ... Location - Country Portugal - Region Lisboa - Subregion Grande Lisboa - District or A.R. Lisbon Mayor Carmona Rodrigues - Party PSD Area 84. ...

Romania

The Romanian Crown Jewels consist of three crowns: the Steel Crown, the Crown of Queen Elisabeta and the Crown of Queen Maria; and two scepters: the Scepter of Ferdinand I and the Scepter of Carol II. They are displayed at The National History Museum of Romania in Bucharest. The National History Museum of Romania
The Romanian Crown Jewels consist of three crowns: the Steel Crown, the Crown of Queen Elisabeta and the Crown of Queen Maria; two scepters: the Scepter of Ferdinand I and the Scepter of Carol II; swords and jewlery belonging to the Kings and Queens of Romania. ... Image File history File links Coroana_-_Rege_-Coroana_de_Otel-.JPG Sumar www. ... Image File history File links Coroana_-_Rege_-Coroana_de_Otel-.JPG Sumar www. ... The Steel Crown Portrait of H.M. King Ferdinand I wearing The Steel Crown in The Coronation of King Ferdinand I and Queen Maria in 1922 The Steel Crown of King Carol I of Romania is made at the Arsenalul Armatei in Bucharest from the steel of a gun captured... The Steel Crown The Steel Crown of King Carol I of Romania was forged at the Army Arsenal (Arsenalul Armatei) in Bucharest of the steel of a gun captured by the Romanian Army from the Ottomans during the War of Independence (1877-1878). ... The Crown of Queen Elisabeta The Crown of Queen Elisabeta was made at the Arsenalul Armatei from gold. ... The Crown of Queen Maria Queen Maria in 1922 This crown is made of gold. ... Detail of the Scepter of King Ferdinand I This scepter was used by H.M. King Ferdinand I in 1922 at the coronation ceremony in Alba-Iulia. ... This scepter was offerd by Romanian Army officials to H.M. King Carol II around 1938. ...

Russia

The coronation regalia, such as the Great Imperial Crown, the Imperial Orb of Catherine II the Great, the Imperial Sceptre with the Orloff diamond, the Shah diamond, and others are kept at the Kremlin Armory Museum in Moscow. Please see Imperial Crown of Russia and Monomakh's Cap. The Imperial Crown of Russia is the crown that was used to crown Emperors of Russia until the abolition of the monarchy in 1917. ... Danish globus cruciger. ... Catherine II (Екатерина II Алексеевна: Yekaterína II Alekséyevna, April 21, 1729 - November 6, 1796), born Sophie Augusta Fredericka, known as Catherine the Great, reigned as empress of Russia from... A sceptre or scepter is an ornamental staff held by a ruling monarch, a prominent item of kingly regalia. ... Sketch of the Orloff diamond from the book Precious Stones by Max Bauer, published in 1904. ... Shah or Shahzad is a Persian term for a monarch (ruler) that has been adopted in many other languages. ... The Armory (Оружейная палата in Russian), one of the oldest museums of Moscow, located in the Kremlin. ... The Louvre Museum in Paris, one of the largest and most famous museums in the world. ... Location Position of Moscow in Europe Government Country District Subdivision Russia Central Federal District Federal City Mayor Yuriy Luzhkov Geographical characteristics Area - City 1,081 kmÂ² Population - City (2007) - Density 10,469,000 9684. ... The Imperial Crown of Russia is the crown that was used to crown Emperors of Russia until the abolition of the monarchy in 1917. ... Monomakhs Cap (Ð¨Ð°Ð¿ÐºÐ° ÐœÐ¾Ð½Ð¾Ð¼Ð°Ñ…Ð° in Russian) is one of the symbols of Russian autocracy, the crown of Russian grand princes and tsars. ...

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The old regalia of Spain was destroyed in the Great Fire of Christmas Eve 1734. In the 19th century, King Alphonso ordered a new crown and sceptre to be made. They are displayed at accession ceremonies and at the opening of the Cortes (Parliament). This is a list of historic fires. ... Events January 8 - Premiere of George Frideric Handels opera Ariodante at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. ... Alfonso (or Afonso, Alphonso) may refer to any of the following; Kings of Portugal Afonso I of Portugal -- (1109-1185) the Conqueror (Afonso Henriques) Afonso II of Portugal -- (1185-1223) the Fat Afonso III of Portugal -- (1210-1279) Afonso IV of Portugal -- (1291-1357) Afonso V of Portugal -- (1432-1481... HernÃ¡n CortÃ©s, 16th century Spanish conquistador Pablo CortÃ©s, 18th century Spanish slave trader Corte (disambiguation), for the judicial bodies of the Spanish-speaking Americas, and the communes in France and Italy Cortes Generales (General Courts), usually just las Cortes, national legislative assembly of Spain The term Cortes... A parliament is a legislature, especially in those countries whose system of government is based on the Westminster system modelled after that of the United Kingdom. ...

The crown is made of gold, and it features half-arches resting on 8 plates bearing the emblems of the Kingdom. They are kept today by the Patrimonio Nacional (the Crown Heritage). Royal Palace of Madrid The Spanish Royal Sites (reales sitios ) are a set of palaces, monasteries, and convents built for and under the patronage of the Spanish monarchy. ...

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Sweden

Sweden’s Crown Jewels are kept deep in the vaults of the Royal Treasury, underneath the Royal Palace in Stockholm. The symbols of Swedish monarchy has not actually been worn since 1907, but they are still displayed at weddings, christenings and funerals. Until 1974 the crown jewels were also displayed at the opening of the Riksdag (Parliament). Among the oldest priceless objects are the sword of Gustav Vasa and the crown, orb, sceptre and key of King Erik XIV and numerous other sovereigns. Please see Swedish Royal Regalia. â€œSverigeâ€ redirects here. ... The term treasury refers to a place in which treasure is kept. ... The Stockholm Palace, or Stockholms slott, is the royal palace and official residence of the Swedish monarch, in Stockholm. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... The parliament building from outside. ... A parliament is a legislature, especially in those countries whose system of government is based on the Westminster system modelled after that of the United Kingdom. ... Gustav Vasa, originally Gustav Eriksson Vasa (May 12, 1496â€“September 29, 1560) was King of Sweden from 1523 until his death. ... Erik XIV of Sweden (December 13, 1533–February 26, 1577) was the son of Gustav I of Sweden and Catherine of Saxe-Lauenburg. ... Swedenâ€™s Crown Jewels are kept deep in the vaults of the Royal Treasury, underneath the Royal Palace in Stockholm. ...

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The crown jewels of England, and now of the United Kingdom, are kept in the Tower of London. Coronation Chair and Regalia of England The collective term Crown Jewels denotes the regalia and vestments worn by the sovereign of the United Kingdom during the coronation ceremony and at various other state functions. ... The Honours of Scotland, also known as the Scottish regalia and the Scottish crown jewels, dating from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, are the oldest set of Crown Jewels in the British Isles. ... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem God Save the King (Queen) England() â€“ on the European continent() â€“ in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto) Government Constitutional monarchy - Queen Queen Elizabeth II - Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification - by Athelstan 967 Area... Motto (French) God and my right Anthem God Save the King (Queen) England() â€“ on the European continent() â€“ in the United Kingdom() Capital (and largest city) London (de facto) Official languages English (de facto) Government Constitutional monarchy - Queen Queen Elizabeth II - Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification - by Athelstan 967 Area... Her Majestys Royal Palace and Fortress The Tower of London, more commonly known as the Tower of London (and historically simply as The Tower), is a historic monument in central London, England on the north bank of the River Thames. ...

The crown jewels, or 'Honours', including the Stone of Destiny, are kept in Edinburgh Castle. Motto (Latin) No one provokes me with impunity Cha togar mfhearg gun dioladh (Scottish Gaelic)1 Wha daur meddle wi me?(Scots)1 Anthem (Multiple unofficial anthems) Scotlands location in Europe Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official languages English, Gaelic Government Constitutional monarchy - Queen Queen Elizabeth II - Prime... The Honours of Scotland, also known as the Scottish regalia and the Scottish crown jewels, dating from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, are the oldest set of Crown Jewels in the British Isles. ... The Stone of Scone, (pronounced scoon) also commonly known as the Stone of Destiny or the Coronation Stone (though the former name sometimes refers to Lia FÃ¡il) is a block of sandstone historically kept at the now-ruined abbey in Scone, near Perth, Scotland. ... The castle dominates the Edinburgh skyline as seen here from Princes Street Gardens Edinburgh Castle is an ancient fortress which, from its position atop Castle Rock, dominates the sky-line of the city of Edinburgh, and is Scotlands most famous (and most visited) landmark. ...

The Honours of the Principality of Wales. This article is about the country. ... Coronet of 1969 The Honours of the Principality of Wales are the Crown Jewels used at the investiture of Princes of Wales. ...

The original regalia of the Welsh princes have been lost. Llywelyn's coronet was kept after its capture with the English crown jewels between 1284 and 1649. Llywelyns Coronet was seized alongside other holy artifacts in 1284 from the ruins of the defeated Kingdom of Gwynedd. ... // Events War and politics King Charles II of Naples is captured in a naval battle off Naples by Roger of Lauria, admiral to King Peter III of Aragon. ... // Events January 30 - King Charles I of England, Scotland and Ireland is beheaded. ...

Vatican

The Papal Tiara, also known as the Triple Tiara, or in Latin as the Triregnum, and in Italian as the Triregno, is the three-tiered jewelled papal crown, supposedly of Byzantine and Persian origin, that is a symbol of the Roman Catholic papacy. ...

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Chile

The Kingdom of Araucania and Patagonia (also called New France) was a micronation founded by a French lawyer and adventurer named Orelie-Antoine de Tounens in southern South America in the mid 19th century. ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The steel cable of a colliery winding tower. ...

Bolivia

Capital Cusco 1197-1533 Vilcabamba 1533-1572 Language(s) Quechua, Aymara, Jaqi family, Mochic and scores of smaller languages. ...

Brazil

The Imperial Crown of Brazil alongside with other regalia and mementos of the Brazilian Empire are kept at the Imperial Museum of Brazil (Museu Imperial) in the former palace of Brazilian emperor Pedro II, in Petrópolis, Brazil. Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... The Brazilian Imperial Regalia consists of two crowns: the Crown of Pedro II and the Crown of Pedro I; the Imperial Sceptre; and jewelry belonging to the Emperors and Empresses of Brazil. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (499x672, 133 KB)The source url for this file is http://www. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (499x672, 133 KB)The source url for this file is http://www. ... The Imperial Crown of Brazil (Crown of Dom Pedro II) is currently kept on display at the Brazilian Imperial Museum in the city of PetrÃ³polis Emperor Pedro II, wearing several elements of the regalia, and crowned with the Imperial Crown of Brazil, here portrayed arriving to deliver the Speech... The Empire of Brazil was a political entity that comprised present-day Brazil under the rule of Emperors Pedro I and his son Pedro II. Founded in 1822, it was replaced by a republic in 1889. ... The Imperial Museum, PetrÃ³polis The Museu Imperial de PetrÃ³polis is a museum situated in the historic centre of PetrÃ³polis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. ... Pedro II can refer to three monarchs: Peter II of Aragon (1174-1213) Peter II of Brazil (1825-1891) Peter II of Portugal (1648-1706) This is a disambiguation page â€” a navigational aid which lists pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... PetrÃ³polis, also known as The Imperial City of Brazil, is a town in the state of Rio de Janeiro, about 60 km from the states capital. ...

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Hawaii

Some of the Crown Jewels and the original Thrones of the Kingdom of Hawaii reside within the custody of the Bishop Museum. Copies of the thrones can be seen at Iolani Palace. Some lie in state with the royals at the Royal Mausoleum at Mauna Ala. Motto: Ua mau ke ea o ka Ê»Äina i ka pono Anthem: HawaiÊ»i PonoÊ»i Kingdom of Hawaii Capital Lahaina (until 1845) Honolulu (from 1845) Language(s) Hawaiian, English Government Constitutional monarchy Monarch - 1795â€“1819 Kamehameha I - 1891â€“1893 LiliuÊ»okalani Provisional Government - 1893-1894 Committee of Safety History... The thrones for The Queen of Canada, and the Duke of Edinburgh in the Canadian Senate, Ottawa is usually occupied by the Governor General and her spouse at the annual State Opening of Parliament. ... The Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum is home to the worlds largest collection of Polynesian artifacts. ... Iolani Palace was the official residence of King David Kalakaua and Queen Julia Kapiolani and then Queen Liliuokalani and Prince Consort John Owen Dominis. ... The construction of the Royal Mausoleum was overseen by Thomas Nettleship Staley, first Anglican Bishop of Honolulu (1823-1898) in service to King Kamehameha IV of Hawaii and Queen Victoria of England. ...

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