Ceremonial weapon
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A ceremonial weapon is an object used for ceremonial purposes to display power or authority. They may be used in parades and as part of military dress uniforms, or presented as gifts on formal occasio
A Polish Land Forces major presenting his ceremonial sabre in salute.
Ceremonial mace
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A ceremonial mace is a highly ornamented staff of metal or wood, carried before a sovereign or other high officials in civic ceremonies by a mace-bearer, intended to represent the official's authority
Ceremonial weapon
…that the sword may be poorly balanced. Historically, however, many ceremonial weapons were also capable of actual combat, most notably in the military. Maces, halberds, daggers, and swords are the most common form of ceremonial weapons, but in theory almost any weapon can become ceremonial. The Sergeant at…
Ceremonial mace of the Queensland Parliament, Australia
Ceremonial mace (left hand) depicted on a stela from Nimrud
French ceremonial mace, 18th century
Mace of the City of London