art-of-swords:Ceremonial Sword Dated: 1986 Maker: Wilkinson Sword Company Culture: British Medium
art-of-swords: Ceremonial Sword Dated: 1986 Maker: Wilkinson Sword Company Culture: British Medium and techniques: steel/ engraved (incised) Measurements: 86.5 x 11.0 cm (whole object) Provenance: presented to The Queen during the Commonwealth Games, Edinburgh, 1986 The sword features a pierced basket, kneehole guard and engraved hilt, commemorating the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games, held in Edinburgh in 1986. The blade is inscribed ‘OPENING CEREMONY XIII COMMONWEALTH GAMES SCOTLAND 1986’. Source: Copyright © 2016 Royal Collection Trust/Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II -- source link