Curtana
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Curtana, also known as the Sword of Mercy, is a ceremonial sword used at the coronation of British kings and queens. One of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom, its end is blunt and squared to symbolise mercy.
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Encyclopedic overview
14 sectionsContents
- Description
- History
- Angevin dynasty
- St. Edward's sword
- Ogier's sword
- Tristram's sword
- Dating the sword
- Earl of Chester
- Sword of Mercy
- 17th-century reproduction of Curtana
- Explanatory notes
- References
- Citations
- Bibliography
Curtana, also known as the Sword of Mercy, is a ceremonial sword used at the coronation of British kings and queens. One of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom, its end is blunt and squared to symbolise mercy.
thumb|upright=0.25|alt=Curtana with detailed embellishments on the scabbard|Curtana with scabbard
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