Steti Miniature Coronation Crown, The crown of Baden of Germany

In 1803 Napoleon conferred the title of ‘Prince Elector’ on The Margrave of Baden, who three years later declared himself to be a Sovereign Prince with the title Grand Duke.

Charles Frederick, the first holder of the title, died in 1811, and was succeeded by his Grandson Charles, who married Stephanie de Beauharnais, Napoleon’s adopted daughter, Charles received from his father-in-law a set of crown jewels, including this crown, which is made of gold fabric stitched with precious stones.