Funerary crown

A grave crown was made in the Middle Ages and early modern times for the burial of a ruler .

This crown can be traced back to a not completely secure use by the Salians . It was widespread in many European countries, for example in England , France , Italy , Bohemia , Poland and Hungary . Specimens have also been preserved in Austria and Sweden .

The crowns made from simple materials were later replaced by copies of the ruler's crowns worn during their lifetime. Higher quality material was used here.

• 

  Grave crown of Konrad II in the cathedral treasury of Speyer Cathedral

• 

  Grave crown of the Empress Gisela

• 

  Grave crown of Emperor Heinrich III.

• 

  Grave crown of Emperor Henry IV.

• 

  Grave crown of Queen Anna von Habsburg from the Basel cathedral treasure

• 

  Grave crown of Empress Richenzas von Northeim

See also

• Crown of death
• Kaiserdom (Königslutter) #Emperor's grave
• Konrad II. (HRR)