The Great Shield of Arms of Sweden is the official heraldic symbol representing the Scandinavian country. This coat of arms features a crowned and bearded lion passant guardant on a golden field, with three golden crowns placed above it. The three crowns symbolize the historic provinces of Sweden: Gtaland, Svealand, and Norrland. The shield is encircled by a collar ornamented with roses, a symbol of the House of Vasa that ruled Sweden for more than two centuries. The Great Shield of Arms of Sweden has been in use since the 16th century and remains a significant emblem of Swedish national identity.