Ceremonial maces in the United Kingdom

Ceremonial maces in the United Kingdom began as lethal weapons of medieval knights, evolving into ceremonial objects carried by sergeants-at-arms, and now represent a monarch's authority in parliaments and councils, and at the State Opening of Parliament and British coronations. Some British universities also have their own mace for ceremonial purposes.

Ceremonial maces in the United Kingdom

Ceremonial maces in the United Kingdom began as lethal weapons of medieval knights, evolving into ceremonial objects carried by sergeants-at-arms, and now represent a monarch's authority in parliaments and councils, and at the State Opening of Parliament and British coronations. Some British universities also have their own mace for ceremonial purposes.