The Middelfart Crown is an early 16th-century bridal crown discovered in 1933 during construction work beneath the central marketplace in Middelfart, Denmark. It is now on display in the National Museum of Denmark.
The Middelfart Crown was discovered in 1933 when the cobbling of the central marketplace in Middelfart was being renewed. It was located in a small stone-clad cavity, possibly a former fireplace. It was found together with a necklace with a pendant reliquary cross. The cavity of the reliquary cross was empty.[1]
The crown is made of gilded silver with traces of enamel. It has a maximum diameter of 26cm (10inches), measures 11cm (04inches) tall, and has an original weight of approximately 430g. The circlet consists of six segments, each of which are decorated with three five-leaved rosettes with traces of enamel. The 12 points, of which three are missing, are shaped like lilies. They were originally decorated with heart-shaped leaves.[1] [2]
It is believed that it has been worn by a St. May figure in the local St. Nicolas' Church and loaned out to brides.[1]