Temporal Justice
A little bit of history
The Sword symbolises the monarch’s authority and role as a leader in war. The delivery of the Sword in the coronation means the Germanic Warrior Tribes. The introduction of Swords into the coronation ceremony is probably an example of the early churches common practice of Christianising pagan customs.
These 3 swords are carried before the monarch during the service and procession. These swords symbolise different aspects of the sword offering. They are called the Sword of Spiritual and Temporal Justice and the Sword of Mercy (Curtana). The custom of bearing 4 swords (which includes the Sword of State) was probably initiated by Henry IV in 1399, previously 3 swords were used being the old Regalia used at Charles I coronation
The Sword of Mercy is an 11th century sword with later additions. It has a steel blade inlaid with copper and a wire bound grip. The scabbard is covered with velvet and embroidered with gold thread. The blade started as a normal pointed sword which has been cut off about 1” from its original point. Length (sword) 38 inches, Blade 31.75 inches, Scabbard 33.25 inches, Width (cross) 7.5, Blade a base 1 inch
Sword of Justice is an 11th century sword with later additions. It has a steel blade inlaid with copper and a wire bound grip. The scabbard is covered with velvet and embroidered with gold thread. The blade has a double gutter which is offset from the centre It has a running wolf mark with traces of copper inlay. Length (sword) 46 inches, Blade 39.25 inches, Scabbard 40.25 inches, Width (cross) 7 inches Blade at base 1 inch
The Sword of Temporal Justics is an 11th century sword with later additions. It has a steel blade inlaid with copper and a wire bound grip. The scabbard is covered with velvet and embroidered with gold thread. The blade is straight gradually tapering to a leaf shaped point. It has an oblong ricasso and a single narrow gutter which is offset from the centre. Length (sword) 45 inches, Blade 39 inches, Scabbard 40 inches,Width (cross) 8 inches, Blade at base 1.5 inches
A little bit of history
The Sword symbolises the monarch’s authority and role as a leader in war. The delivery of the Sword in the coronation means the Germanic Warrior Tribes. The introduction of Swords into the coronation ceremony is probably an example of the early churches common practice of Christianising pagan customs.
These 3 swords are carried before the monarch during the service and procession. These swords symbolise different aspects of the sword offering. They are called the Sword of Spiritual and Temporal Justice and the Sword of Mercy (Curtana). The custom of bearing 4 swords (which includes the Sword of State) was probably initiated by Henry IV in 1399, previously 3 swords were used being the old Regalia used at Charles I coronation
The Sword of Mercy is an 11th century sword with later additions. It has a steel blade inlaid with copper and a wire bound grip. The scabbard is covered with velvet and embroidered with gold thread. The blade started as a normal pointed sword which has been cut off about 1” from its original point. Length (sword) 38 inches, Blade 31.75 inches, Scabbard 33.25 inches, Width (cross) 7.5, Blade a base 1 inch
Sword of Justice is an 11th century sword with later additions. It has a steel blade inlaid with copper and a wire bound grip. The scabbard is covered with velvet and embroidered with gold thread. The blade has a double gutter which is offset from the centre It has a running wolf mark with traces of copper inlay. Length (sword) 46 inches, Blade 39.25 inches, Scabbard 40.25 inches, Width (cross) 7 inches Blade at base 1 inch
The Sword of Temporal Justics is an 11th century sword with later additions. It has a steel blade inlaid with copper and a wire bound grip. The scabbard is covered with velvet and embroidered with gold thread. The blade is straight gradually tapering to a leaf shaped point. It has an oblong ricasso and a single narrow gutter which is offset from the centre. Length (sword) 45 inches, Blade 39 inches, Scabbard 40 inches,Width (cross) 8 inches, Blade at base 1.5 inches
Sword of State
A little bit of history
The Sword of State was made in 1678 and has been used in the coronation of all monarchs from George IV onwards and possibly from James II
The Sword of Temporal and Spiritual Justice and of Mercy did not become a permanent part of the Regalia until after the coronation of Charles I in 1626. The present sword dates back to the seventeenth century.
The two symbolic functions attached to the sword in the English coronation are the defence of the church and the defence of the people. The delivery of the sword symbolises the transfer of the Kingdom into the care of the King or Queen.
The Sword of Mercy which is used in the present coronation ceremony is called the CURTANA, and has the characteristic truncated blade – meaning – lack of a point symbolising the mercy that should temper the sharpness of royal justice.
Little is known of the appearance of the Sword of State or its whereabouts after the coronation of Charles I. The last record of it was in 1770. The present sword of state was made in 1678, and has been used in the coronation of all monarchs.
The Sword of State is a large broad sword which was purchased in 1678. The hilt is fashioned to represent the lion and the unicorn, while the crimson velvet scabbard bears the Royal Arms of William III and Mary II. It is carried not only at the coronation but also on other State occasions , usually by the field marshal or other high ranking personage.
The sword weight 83oz and the scabbard weighs 34 oz.
A little bit of history
The Sword of State was made in 1678 and has been used in the coronation of all monarchs from George IV onwards and possibly from James II
The Sword of Temporal and Spiritual Justice and of Mercy did not become a permanent part of the Regalia until after the coronation of Charles I in 1626. The present sword dates back to the seventeenth century.
The two symbolic functions attached to the sword in the English coronation are the defence of the church and the defence of the people. The delivery of the sword symbolises the transfer of the Kingdom into the care of the King or Queen.
The Sword of Mercy which is used in the present coronation ceremony is called the CURTANA, and has the characteristic truncated blade – meaning – lack of a point symbolising the mercy that should temper the sharpness of royal justice.
Little is known of the appearance of the Sword of State or its whereabouts after the coronation of Charles I. The last record of it was in 1770. The present sword of state was made in 1678, and has been used in the coronation of all monarchs.
The Sword of State is a large broad sword which was purchased in 1678. The hilt is fashioned to represent the lion and the unicorn, while the crimson velvet scabbard bears the Royal Arms of William III and Mary II. It is carried not only at the coronation but also on other State occasions , usually by the field marshal or other high ranking personage.
The sword weight 83oz and the scabbard weighs 34 oz.
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