A sceptre (or scepter in American English) is a staff or wand held in the hand by a ruling monarch as an item of royal or imperial insignia, signifying sovereign authority.

Sceptre, ornamented rod or staff borne by rulers on ceremonial occasions as an emblem of authority and sovereignty. The primeval symbol of the staff was familiar to the Greeks and Romans and to the Germanic tribes in various forms (baculus, “long staff”; sceptrum, “short staff”) and had various.

Jan 10, 2025 · In the crypts of a Lithuanian cathedral, researchers have discovered a trove of royal treasure: crowns, jewelry and a scepter that belonged to several Lithuanian-Polish monarchs from the 15th and...

Aug 20, 2016 · Seen as two of the most authoritative Monarchical symbols, the orb and sceptre are used at the coronation of each new Sovereign, full of symbolism and power. But why are they used and what do they mean?

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Nov 6, 2024 · Medieval Europe: Scepters became a staple in royal regalia, representing the monarch’s sovereignty. Throughout history, the scepter’s symbolism has evolved, reflecting the changing dynamics of power and authority in different cultures.

The scepter of Charles V, also known in the early modern period as scepter of Charlemagne, is one of the most prominent preserved regalia of the Kingdom of France. It was donated by Charles V to the abbey of Saint-Denis on 7 May 1380, shortly before his death. [ 1 ]

May 31, 2015 · In medieval England the king's sceptre was occasionally called the Rod of Aaron and its association with biblical Israel gave the English sceptre the symbolism of judicial authority vested in the monarch.

Nov 29, 2006 · Gold scepter whose length is five feet and ten thumbs. On the end is an enameled gold lily on which is represented Charlemagne sitting on his throne with these words engraved beneath: SANTUS KARLUS MAGNUS.

The sceptre is made of a net casing around a (modern replacement) core. The casing is made up of twelve units of equal size, one slightly longer and one that has been cut down.