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used by Christian the first on his visit to Rome in the year 1474. The sword used by His Majesty, Christian the fourth in 1617. A sword richly embossed with silver, it was worn by Gustavas Adolphus in the thirty years war, and was presented by him to Christian the fourth. The baton of His Majesty Frederick the third when he was Bishop of Bremen, and the sword, scabbard and belt, which he wore until his death; a Japan stick which belonged to the same King with a gold top, on which are three enameled crowns with this device: ' • • • • _ *■ V (t ,J)ominus providebit 1G60,-” near it is the King’s name and title, and this inscription: (lu chacun son tour” ; independant of which there are many pieces of armoury used by the ancient Sovereigns and Princes of Den­ mark; and in this collection of curiosities is a sword presented by Charles the twelfth of Sweden, to Colonel Kruse of Norway. A hanger with a golden hilt, set with pearls; it belonged to Prince Charles, a Son of King Christian the fifth. A crutch used by King Frederick the fifth after he had broken his leg in the Royal park of Ja:gers- borg; it is 6 f onyx, and ornamented with gold. A sword with a golden hilt and white scabbard, used by His Majesty Christian the seventh.

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