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Globus cruciger
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The globus cruciger, also known as stavroforos sphaira or "the orb and cross", is an orb surmounted by a cross. It has been a Christian symbol of authority since the Middle Ages, used on coins, in iconography, and with a sceptre as royal regalia.
Imperial Orb of the Holy Roman Empire, part of the Imperial Regalia
Imperial Orb of the Holy Roman Empire, part of the Imperial Regalia
The globus cruciger was used in the Byzantine Empire, as shown in this coin of Emperor Leontius (died 705)
The globus cruciger was used in the Byzantine Empire, as shown in this coin of Emperor Leontius (died 705)
Christ as Salvator Mundi by Andrea Previtali
Christ as Salvator Mundi by Andrea Previtali
Danish globus cruciger, part of the Danish Crown Regalia
Danish globus cruciger, part of the Danish Crown Regalia
Sceptre
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A sceptre is a staff or wand held in the hand by a ruling monarch as an item of royal or imperial insignia, signifying sovereign authority.
Relief carving of Darius the Great of Persia on his throne, holding a sceptre and lotus
Relief carving of Darius the Great of Persia on his throne, holding a sceptre and lotus
The Code of Hammurabi stela depicts the god Shamash holding a staff.
The Code of Hammurabi stela depicts the god Shamash holding a staff.
Statue of Jupiter in the Hermitage, holding the sceptre and orb.
Statue of Jupiter in the Hermitage, holding the sceptre and orb.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi installing the Sengol sceptre in the new Indian Parliament
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi installing the Sengol sceptre in the new Indian Parliament