Arms of Noble Families of Sweden
Posted: 05 Dec 2015, 11:04
The Noblity of Sweden now only exists as a private corporation. Heraldicly the Nobility still has some particular traits. The various classes Counts, Barons and Noblemen has Heraldic symbols not to be used by commoners. Counts (Grevar in Swedish) are distinguished by placing three helmets crowned by Countly Crowns and are allowed Supporters. The are some exeptions from this the Counts Lewenhaupt for instance uses 8 helmets but no Supporters.
Plate with the Arms of the Counts Lewenhaupt from the Riddarhuset, where Plates with the Armorial Bearings of all Swedish Noble Families hangs.
A more "ordinary" countly Shield, the Arms of Counts Strömfeldt.
Barons (Friherrar in Swedish) uses a large baronial Crown flanked by two helmets crowned by lesser baronial Crowns. Barons are also allowed Supporters.
Armorial Bearings of the Barons von Friesendorff, notice lack of Supporters.
Noblemen (Adliga in Swedish) uses a open Helmet Crowned with a noble Crown. No Supporters.
Armorial Bearings of the Noble lineage Wernstedt.
Plate with the Arms of the Counts Lewenhaupt from the Riddarhuset, where Plates with the Armorial Bearings of all Swedish Noble Families hangs.
A more "ordinary" countly Shield, the Arms of Counts Strömfeldt.
Barons (Friherrar in Swedish) uses a large baronial Crown flanked by two helmets crowned by lesser baronial Crowns. Barons are also allowed Supporters.
Armorial Bearings of the Barons von Friesendorff, notice lack of Supporters.
Noblemen (Adliga in Swedish) uses a open Helmet Crowned with a noble Crown. No Supporters.
Armorial Bearings of the Noble lineage Wernstedt.