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Illustration of an English king between AD 800 and 1000. The king is very likely King Alfred who reigned from 871-899. The king is wearing a tunic and fur-trimmed cloak, along with striped tights and no shoes. He is looking up in an awkward position. His crown has three prongs. Both hands are raised in the air.

An English King from the 9th or 10th Century, Possibly King Alfred

Illustration of an English king between AD 800 and 1000. The king is very likely King Alfred who reigned…

A wreath or garland, or any ornament encircling the head, especially as a badge of dignity or power.

Crown

A wreath or garland, or any ornament encircling the head, especially as a badge of dignity or power.

A royal crown.

Crown

A royal crown.

The German Imperial Crown, from the Middle Ages; now in the Treasury at Vienna.

German Crown

The German Imperial Crown, from the Middle Ages; now in the Treasury at Vienna.

Ladies and child.

Ladies

Ladies and child.

The three sizes of crowns represent the crowns aged at one, two, and three years.

Crowns of the Lily of the Valley

The three sizes of crowns represent the crowns aged at one, two, and three years.

Size and good quality in the flowers of the Lily of the Valley depend upon the cultivation and attention given to the preparation of the crowns.

Flowering Stem of the Lily of the Valley

Size and good quality in the flowers of the Lily of the Valley depend upon the cultivation and attention…

Three crowns with varying headdress sizes.

Three Crowns

Three crowns with varying headdress sizes.