King Karl XI's Hat

unknown 1676/1676

The Royal Armoury, Sweden
Stockholm, Sweden

Karl XI ’s hat from the Battle of Lund , which took place on December 4, 1676. Remains of flax threads used to affix wisps of straw can be seen on the hat – these wisps served to identify the Swedish troops during the battle.

Details

Title: King Karl XI's Hat
Creator: unknown
Date Created: 1676/1676
Physical Dimensions: Diam. 386 mm, H 100 mm
Subject Keywords: Hat , Battle of Lund
Rights: CC BY
External Link: Livrustkammaren

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