CEREMONIAL SWORDS OF BRITAIN State and Civic Swords
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The British Isles have long been steeped in a rich heritage of ceremony and tradition, and there are few artefacts that evoke this culture so strongly as the ceremonial sword. This is THE reference work on the subject and a must for all who have an interest in both edged weaponry,and of pageantry.
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The British Isles have long been steeped in a rich heritage of ceremony and tradition, and there are few artefacts that evoke this culture so strongly as the ceremonial sword. Undertaking a monumental task to create a celebration of artistry, craft and tradition, author Edward Barrett travelled to over sixty locations, from Edinburgh to Exeter, Camarthen to Canterbury, on a 3,500-mile-long odyssey to inspect, document and measure the eighty-seven state and civic swords of Great Britain. This was followed by a further 1,000-mile journey around Ireland researching similar swords.
The individual story behind each of these magnificent works of art is told in full, and the volume also explores the history of the sword, the scabbard and their manufacture, as well as of other ceremonial trappings of each location. With unique access to the Royal Collections and stunning full-colour images throughout, Edward Barrett more than brings this fascinating work to life.
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| Author/Editor | Lieutenant Colonel Edward Barrett MBE & author of “Manual of the Mace” |
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| Product Code | 28313 |
| Delivery | This item is usually dispatched Next Day |
| Format | Hardback 384 pages Illustrated in colour throughout |
| ISBN | 9780750962445 |
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