In 1866, ten years after the Malmö Central Station was built, it was almost totally destroyed by arson except for this clock tower. The Malmö Centralstation was rebuilt in 1872 yet retained this iconic symbol. In the center of its white bricks is an emblem with three yellow crowns. This is the lesser coat of arms for the Kingdom of Sweden without the Order of the Seraphim. The crest is typically used by government agencies.
