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SOVEREIGNS ORB [1 record]

Record 1 2023-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Proper Names
  • Jewellery
  • Heritage
OBS

The Orb is a representation of the sovereign's power, symbolising the Christian world, with its cross mounted on a globe, and the bands of jewels dividing it up into three sections representing the three continents known in medieval times. During the coronation service the new sovereign is first anointed with holy oil, then robed in coronation robes, and then invested with a number of ornaments symbolising the chivalric nature of kingship. These include the spurs, swords and armills and then the Sovereign's Orb, which is placed in the right hand of the monarch, before being placed on the altar.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations diverses
  • Joaillerie et bijouterie
  • Patrimoine
OBS

[...] sphère avec une croix et de multiples bijoux portée par le roi ou la reine qui reçoit le pouvoir. Cette pièce, qui date de 1661, est une sphère creuse en or ornée d'une bande d'émeraudes, de rubis et de saphirs. Lors de son couronnement, le souverain tient cet objet précieux, symbole du monde chrétien et du pouvoir qui lui est conféré.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Denominaciones varias
  • Artículos de joyería
  • Patrimonio
OBS

Durante la coronación, al Rey se le [presentan] distintos objetos que representan su poder y responsabilidad. Entre ellos destaca el Orbe del Soberano, un globo dorado con una cruz sobre él, hecho con piedras preciosas. Simboliza el mundo cristiano.

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