The Royal Danish CollectionRosenborgCastle historyInterior and objectsE The Green CabinetChristian IV's Knighthood Sword

Christian IV’s Knighthood Sword from around 1617 – without scabbard. The hilt is decorated with gold leaf on blue and white enamel and covered with diamonds. The blade is signed: De Tomas / De Aiala.

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Christian IV

Christian IV was the King of Denmark and Norway from 1588; crowned in 1596. Son of Frederik II and Sophie of Mecklenburg.

Christian IV's crown

Christian IV's crown, made 1595-1596 by Dirich Fyring in Odense.

Order of the Elephant, Christian IV

Christian IV's Order of the Elephant.

The Anointing Sword

The Anointing Sword, gold with enamel, table-cut and rose-cut stones. Used by the Absolutist kings and possibly by Frederik III. Originally a wedding present from Christian IV to Frederik III in 1643.