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Coat of arms of Stockholm

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Coat of arms of Stockholm

The coat of arms of Stockholm depicts the head of Swedish king Saint Eric. It was first used in Mediaeval seals.

Overview

Blue and yellow are the colours of Stockholm due to the use of blue and gold in the coat of arms of the city.

Saint Eric according to legend was only king for four years, but made a great impact and is considered the patron saint of both Sweden and its capital.

References

Coat of arms of Stockholm Wikipedia