tiarascrowns:Royal Regalia of BavariaBavaria became a kingdom in 1806 when Napoleon I of France deci
tiarascrowns:Royal Regalia of BavariaBavaria became a kingdom in 1806 when Napoleon I of France decided to do an overhaul of Europe. He took the German Duchy of Bavaria and upgraded it to its own country. The new King of Bavarie Maximillian I, celebrated the creation of his new kingdom by commissioning a set of Royal regalia for the new monarchy. This regalia included:The Crown of Bavaria – the King’s crown, which was set with rubies, diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and pearlsThe Crown of the Queens of Bavaria, which was made for the then queen, Karoline of Baden and which contains huge pearls and large diamonds;The 96cms long State Sword;The Royal Orb – made of goldThe 89cms long Royal Scepter set with brilliants, emeralds and sapphires and the top is surmounted by a small round crown.- Royal Exhibitions & Wanderungs -- source link