St. Edward's Staff or The Long Sceptre
Reference code
SIT/01/04/04
Title
St. Edward's Staff or The Long Sceptre
Date
c. 1966
Level of description
file
Extent and format
1 file
Scope and content
Handwritten notes on the history of St. Edwards Staff. There are notes on the symbolism and use of the sceptre since the time of Edward the Confessor, as well as a description of the recreation produced in 1661, with measurements given.
Creator
Sitwell, Hervey Degge Wilmot (1896-1973), Major General and Keeper of the Jewel House, Tower of London
Previous reference number(s)
file 4 D