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A ceremonial weapon is an object used for ceremonial purposes to display power or authority. They are often used in parades and as part of dress uniforms.^[1]^[2]

Although they are descended from weapons used in actual combat, they are not normally used as such. Their form and, especially, their finishing and decoration are typically designed to show status and power and to be an impressive sight, rather than for practicality as a weapon. Quite often, ceremonial weapons are constructed with precious metals or other materials that make them too delicate for combat use. With ceremonial swords, an example of this is that the sword may be poorly balanced. Historically, however, many ceremonial weapons were also capable of actual combat, most notably in the military.

Maces, halberds, daggers, and swords are the most common form of ceremonial weapons, but in theory almost any weapon can become ceremonial. The Sergeant at Arms in some parliaments carries a ceremonial mace. The Swiss Guard in the Vatican carry both ceremonial weapons (halberds and swords) and 21st century weapons (semi-automatic pistols). Mid-20th century rifles such as the American M14 and the Russian SKS, fitted with polished wood stocks, chrome plating and other decorative finishes, are common ceremonial weapons for honor guard units.

Another example is the use of a firearm to signal the start of a race. Guns are also used in celebratory gunfire.

By country

United Kingdom

Officers of the Armed Forces are issued the Pattern 1897 infantry officer's sword, used for ceremonial occasions.

Examples

Baton
Bulawa
Ceremonial mace
Drill purpose rifle
Gunbai
Honorary weapon
Honorary Revolutionary Weapon
Indonesian ceremonial bronze axes
Kirpan
Pace stick
Staff of office
Swagger stick
Sword of Islam (Mussolini)
Sword of justice
Sword of Saint Wenceslas – the coronation sword of Bohemia
Sword of state
Tumi
Vine staff
Weapons of Honour (French)

References

^ Baule (1875–1950), Ceremonial Weapon, retrieved 2022-07-24
^ "Ceremonial weapon Definition". Law Insider. Retrieved 2022-07-24.

External links

Media related to Ceremonial weapons at Wikimedia Commons

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