Arms of Prussia & Mecklenburg - Potsdam, Germany
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
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Kingdom of Prussia |
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Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin
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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. |
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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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