Scottish Sword of State
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The Sword of State, also referred to as the Papal Sword, is a ceremonial sword that served as part of the Honours of Scotland but ceased being formally used in 2022. It was presented to the King of Sc
The Sword of State and its scabbard are on the left side in this photograph from the 1860s
An exhibit depicting King James IV receiving the sword in 1507
A depiction of the rediscovery of the sword in 1818
Blessed sword and hat
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The blessed sword and the blessed hat were a gift offered by popes to Catholic monarchs or other secular recipients in recognition of their defence of Christendom. Each pair was blessed by a pope on C
Scottish Sword of State
…the Elizabeth Sword. The Sword of State was gifted to King James IV of Scotland in 1507 by Pope Julius II alongside a consecrated cap as part of the blessed sword and hat traditionally given to Catholic monarchs. James IV adopted the sword to be used as the sword for Scottish coronations and kept them in Edinburgh. He…
A blessed sword and hat lying on a cushion, etching by Johann Jakob Frey the Elder
Allegory of the secular power receiving a blessed sword and hat from putti, as painted by Gregorio Lazzarini, c. 1720
The blessed sword, with its scabbard and belt, of King John III Sobieski of Poland
The blessed hat of King John III Sobieski of Poland