Choose PDF type:
| Picture No | 10724380 |
| Date | 22 June 1911 |
| Description | Coronation of George V, receiving ring and Sceptres |
| Details |
The keeper of the Jewel House having delivered to the Aribishop the King's Ruby Coronation Ring, the Aribishop placed it on the fourth finger of George V on his right hand, (to ensign of kindly dignity, and of defence of the Catholic Faith), and sybolises his being (sealed withthe Spirit of promise). The Sceptre with the cross and Sceptre with the dove, (ensign of kindly power and justice) and (rod of enquity and mercy) were than placed into the King's hands.
|
| Source | Illustration by C.H Taffs in The Graphic Coronation Number 27 June 1911 page 27 |
| Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
| Restrictions |
|
|
Thank you for visiting our website. If you are interested in licensing this image please email us at pictures@maryevans.com or telephone us on +44(0)20 8318 0034. If you are already registered to use this website, you can log in here. |