Most Iconic and Glittering Crowns in History

June26,2024 Credit: Pixabay

St. Edward's Crown (United Kingdom)

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Imperial State Crown (United Kingdom)

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Crown of the Holy Roman Empire

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Crown of Charlemagne (France)

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The Russian Imperial Crown

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Crown of the Andes (Colombia)

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Imperial Crown of Austria

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Crown of Bavaria (Germany)

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King's Crown (Denmark)

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