Coat of arms of Stockholm

The coat of arms of Stockholm depicts the head of Swedish king Saint Eric. It was first used on medieval seals.

Coat of arms of Stockholm
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Overview

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Statue of St. Erik or St.Olaf served as a model for the coat of arms of Stockholm

Blue and yellow are the colours of Stockholm reflecting the blue and gold of the city's Coat of arms.

Saint Erik 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.

See also

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References

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  Media related to Coats of arms of Stockholm at Wikimedia Commons