The Story & Provenance

Up for sale is a beautiful vintage Scandinavian bar brooch featuring the iconic "Tre Kronor" (Three Crowns) national emblem of Sweden.

The reverse side is clearly stamped with the prestigious historical maker's mark: "C.C. SPORRONG & CO / STOCKHOLM". Founded in 1666, Sporrong is one of Sweden’s oldest and most renowned manufacturers, famously holding a Royal Warrant to produce official royal medals, military insignia, and high-quality uniform appointments for the Swedish Royal Court.

The central circular emblem showcases detailed gold-toned crowns set against a striking, vibrant cobalt blue vitreous enamel background. Vitreous enamel is a traditional technique where powdered glass is hard-fired onto metal at extreme temperatures, which is why the color remains incredibly intense, rich, and brilliant decades later.

Specifications

• Design: Swedish Three Crowns (Tre Kronor) National Emblem

• Maker: C.C. Sporrong & Co., Stockholm, Sweden (Stamped)

• Era: Mid-Century (circa 1950s–1970s)

• Materials: Gold-toned gilt base metal with hard-fired vitreous glass enamel

• Closure: Classic secure pin mechanism with a rolling safety clasp

• Dimensions: Close to 2 inches

Condition Report

Excellent vintage condition. The hard-fired glass enamel is bright, vibrant, and completely intact with no visible chips, cracks, or fleabites. The gold gilt finish shows a beautiful, gentle aged patina. (Please see all high-resolution photos for exact close-up condition details).

A wonderful addition for collectors of Scandinavian design, vintage European jewelry, or military/patriotic memorabilia!