sceptre

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The result: An imposing figure of a seated emperor, draped in a gilded tunic and holding a sceptre and orb, gazing out over his Rome from a side garden of the Capitoline Museums.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2024

Three years later it was used again, together with the sword and sceptre which make up Scotland's Crown Jewels, to crown the infant Mary Queen of Scots.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2023

At 13:40 a priceless crown, sword and sceptre, known as the Honours of Scotland, will travel in a vehicle from Edinburgh Castle to the kirk.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2023

"We hope to use this opportunity to offer a period of display for the Elizabeth Sword so it can be seen together with the historic regalia of the crown and sceptre."

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2023

Nico wished he still had the sceptre of Diocletian, but he doubted a legion of dead warriors would make a dent in this army.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan