Princess Sofia Albertina's Seal

unknown18th Century

The Royal Armoury, Sweden
Stockholm, Sweden

Princess Sofia Albertina's mother, Queen Lovisa Ulrika, appointed her successor to be Abbess of Quiedlingburg. In this rather informal seal we find the Swedish minor royal achievement (three open golden crowns on blue) on top of two crossed presentation knives, the symbol of Quiedlingburg.

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Title: Princess Sofia Albertina's Seal
Creator: unknown
Date Created: 18th Century
Location Created: Sweden
Physical Dimensions: H 25 mm, W 19 mm
Subject Keywords: Seal, Classicism, Abbess
Rights: CC BY
External Link: Livrustkammaren

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