Prince Of Wales' Regalia: Regalia to be used during the Investiture of the Prince of Wales on 1st. July - was to be seen today at St. Jame's Palace. This did not include either the Coronet or the Mantle. The Prince's Insignia was made in 1911 by Garrard and Company to the desin of the Welsh artist Sir Goscombe John, R.A. The pieces are made from gold obtained in the vicinity of Caernarvon. The Verge of Rod measures 28" in length. The head is formed by three winged amorini supporting The Prince's Crown, in which the cap is forked by a single large amethyst. The Ring is a single cabouchon amethyst held by two Welsh Dragons interlaced. The Sword is silver gilt, the hilt 5" long; the blade 2'71/2". The pommel of the hilt is two Welsh Dragons supporting the Prince's Crown; their inter-twined bodies forming hilt and guard. The blade bearing the inscription "Torwerth Tywysog Cymru M.G." which translated is "Edward Prince of Wales, Knight of the Garter". The scabbard is of purple velvet with overlay of silver gilt of traditional celtic design. Photo shows The Sword, The Ring and the Rod being photograph today at St. James's Palace.
Photo measures 8.25 x 10 inches.
Photo is dated 04-04-1969.
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