Coat of arms of Copenhagen

The coat of arms of Copenhagen was granted 24 June 1661 by king Frederick III of Denmark in appraisal of its citizens' efforts in repelling the Swedish siege and attack on Copenhagen in 1658-1659. An accompanying royal letter of privilege granted the citizens of Copenhagen the same rights to own fixed property as applied to the Danish nobility. The greater coat of arms features three helmets, banners and a wide assortment of military equipment. An oversized golden crown is shown above but not affixed to the central helmet. Two lions act as supporters.

Coat of arms of Copenhagen

The coat of arms of Copenhagen was granted 24 June 1661 by king Frederick III of Denmark in appraisal of its citizens' efforts in repelling the Swedish siege and attack on Copenhagen in 1658-1659. An accompanying royal letter of privilege granted the citizens of Copenhagen the same rights to own fixed property as applied to the Danish nobility. The greater coat of arms features three helmets, banners and a wide assortment of military equipment. An oversized golden crown is shown above but not affixed to the central helmet. Two lions act as supporters.