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Crown Prince Gustaf's Seal

unknown19th Century

The Royal Armoury, Sweden

The Royal Armoury, Sweden
Stockholm, Sweden

King Gustaf V was in many ways an unassuming, modern and popular man. He smoked cigarettes, played tennis and was often called “Mr G”. This seal, from his period as Crown Prince, could be taken as a sign of this un-presumptuousness. The design is more of a crowned monogram, than a coat of arms.

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  • Title: Crown Prince Gustaf's Seal
  • Creator: unknown
  • Date Created: 19th Century
  • Location Created: Sweden
  • Physical Dimensions: H 11 mm, W 9 mm
  • Subject Keywords: Seal, Neo-baroque, Historicism
  • Rights: CC BY
  • External Link: Livrustkammaren
  • Medium: Steel, Ivory
The Royal Armoury, Sweden

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