A brass carving depicting a so-called first crusade to Finland in 1150s. Swedish crusaders led by ki
A brass carving depicting a so-called first crusade to Finland in 1150s. Swedish crusaders led by king Erik the Saint and bishop Henry are preparing for landing. On the shore Finnish troops are waiting for them.St. Henry'c cenotaph, early 15th centuryNational museum, Helsinki (copy; original cenotaph is in Nousiainen) -- source link
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