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  2. Globus cruciger - Wikipedia

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    The globus cruciger (Latin for 'cross-bearing orb'), also known as stavroforos sphaira (Greek: σταυροφόρος σφαίρα) [1] 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 .

  3. King Arthur - Wikipedia

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    King Arthur (Welsh: Brenin Arthur, Cornish: Arthur Gernow, Breton: Roue Arzhur, French: Roi Arthur), according to legends, was a king of Britain. He is a folk hero and a central figure in the medieval literary tradition known as the Matter of Britain .

  4. Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

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    The head of the Sovereign's Sceptre with Cross. The sceptre, a symbolic ornamental rod held by the monarch at a coronation, is derived from the shepherd's staff via the crozier of a bishop. [190] Two gold sceptres made in 1661 are part of the coronation regalia. The Sovereign's Sceptre with Cross is a token of his or her temporal power as head ...

  5. The Ancient History of The Sceptres and Orb at King ... - AOL

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    Like the sceptres, The Sovereign's Orb is a significant part of the traditional coronation regalia. The golden, jeweled ball, surmounted by a gem-encrusted cross, is designed as a symbol that the ...

  6. The Ancient History of The Sceptres and Orb at King ... - AOL

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    The crown jewels known as the sceptre and orb have an ancient history—and a powerful meaning for the monarchy. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: ...

  7. Why the Queen’s Crown, Orb, and Sceptre Were on Her ... - AOL

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    During the funeral procession and the Queen’s period lying in state in the days preceding the ceremony, the Sovereign’s crown, orb, and sceptre were placed on top of her coffin. Here, what ...

  8. List of Arthurian characters - Wikipedia

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    The Greene Knight, King Arthur and King Cornwall: A knight enchanted by Morgan le Fay in order to test Gawain Griflet† Girflet, Jaufre Jaufré: The son of Do (or Don), cousin to Sir Lucan and Sir Bedivere Gringolet (Welsh: Gwyn Calet, Ceincaled) Erec and Enide, c. 1170 Sir Gawain and the Green Knight: Gawain's horse Guinevak: Gwenhwyvach

  9. What to Know About the Orb and Sceptres Crown Jewels - AOL

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