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1953 Press Photo St. Edwards Crown, Orb, Scepter with Cross & Scepter with Dove

This is an original press photo. London, England: St. Edward's Crown, the sovereign's orb, the scepter with cross and the scepter with dove lie in their places in the Tower of London awaiting the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The jewel studded, polished Gold Sovereign's Orb will be placed in the Queen's right hand immediately after she dons the royal robe. She will receive the scepter with the cross at the coronation. This scepter contains, among other jewels, the Great Star of Africa, cut from the Cullinan Diamond and weighing 530 carats. England, Royal Family, Coronation RegaliaPhoto measures 9.25 x 7inches. Photo is dated 08-24-1953.

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