CROWN - Imperial Crown the Holy Roman Empire Set

Ballinger & Hallard Designs are delighted to add the Crown of the Holy Roman Empire Set to their European Heritage Range.The Set contains 2 full crowns, one modelled on that of the Imperial Crown of the Holy Roman Empire (206 prims) and one modelled on that of the Empress Kunigunde (101prims). There are 2 flags, the standard of the Holy Roman Emperor and the 13th century battle flag of the Empire. Two framed portraits are included, that of the Holy Roman Emperors Charles VI and Francis II. Additionally there is a medieval tapestry depicting the Emperor and the 7 'Electors' of the Empire and a pose stand. The crowns have touch control and may be resized to +10% or -10%/15% of original purchase size.

The Holy Roman Empire was a somewhat nebulous entity that covered much of central Europe for a thousand year though most of the lands within it were effectively independent entities. In theory the Emperor was elected by a some 7 (later 9) 'Electors' though from 1456 the Emperor was always a member of the Hapsburg family. It was finally dissolved in 1806.The crown is very ancient supposedly being made in the 10th century. The gems on it are not ‘cut’ as would be the case in more modern crowns but are ‘en cabochon’, an ancient technique whereby they were polished to a round shape. In rl it may today be seen in the Hofburg palace Vienna will it will remain until ' there is again an Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire of the German nation'. The other crown in the set is in the form of a simple circlet and was made also in the 10th century for the Empress Kunigunde.