Arms of Prussia & Mecklenburg - Potsdam, Germany
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Bernd das Brot Team
N 52° 25.150 E 013° 04.250
33U E 368808 N 5809411
The arms of the Kingdom of Prussia and the Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg at Cecilienhof Palace.
Waymark Code: WM1010H
Location: Brandenburg, Germany
Date Posted: 02/05/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member wayfrog
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Kingdom of Prussia

Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin

Cecilienhof Palace, built in 1916/17, was the residence of the oldest son of the German Emperor, Crown Pprince William and his wife, Duchess_Cecilie.

In addition to being first in line for the German throne, William was Crown Prince of Prussia and Cecilie was Dutchess of Mecklenburg-Schwerin.

Simplified versions of the arms of Prussia (an eagle) and Mecklenburg (a crowned ox) wer put above the gate to the palace.

Bearer of Coat of Arms: Noble (aristocratic) family

Full name of the bearer: Friedrich Wilhelm Victor August Ernst, Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Prussia / Duchess Cecilie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin

Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?:
Gate to Cecilienhof Palace, the residence of the Crown Prince


Material / Design: Stone

Blazon (heraldic description):
Two shields bearing the Prussian Eagle and the Mecklenburg Ox. The shields are adorned with feathered helmets. Between the shield is the inscription ANNO DOMINI MCMXVI (In the year of the Lord 1916).


Address:
Cecilienhof Palace Im Neuen Garten 11 D-14469 Potsdam


Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): [Web Link]

Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): [Web Link]

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