Top 10 Exquisite Gems And Jewelry Owned By The British Royal Family

5. The State's Manx Sword

Worn by: Isle of Man's Sovereign Been in possession since the 1400s Value Estimate: $800,000* The Manx Sword of State is a 29-inch steel blade with two edges and a pommel made of steel. The symbol of Tynwald, the oldest parliament in the world, is this ceremonial sword. Every month, the Sword of State is wielded in Tynwald, Isle of Man, to symbolize the responsibilities of the island's sovereign.

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Pinterest/@bbciplayerofficial/Manx Sword of State There are actually three swords of state, and the sword dates back to the mid-1300s (or mid-1500s, depending on who you ask). One is kept in a museum, while the other was lost in the 1700s. The sword that is most commonly seen is the one used during monthly Tynwald Parliamentary events.