Coat of arms of Stockholm
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Armiger | City of Stockholm |
The coat of arms of Stockholm depicts the head of Swedish king Saint Eric. It was first used on medieval seals.
Overview
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Blue and yellow are the colours of Stockholm reflecting the blue and gold of the city's coat of arms.
Saint Eric 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
References
External links
Media related to Coats of arms of Stockholm at Wikimedia Commons