sword of state

sword of state is a ceremonial weapon or insignia.

Overview

Catalogue entries for arms and armour state maker, marks, mechanism and, where relevant, licensing. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

sword symbolizing the power of a monarch

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Sword of state”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q2760821: sword of state
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