Mace of King Ferdinand I of Romania

This mace was used by King Ferdinand I in 1922 at the coronation ceremony in Alba-Iulia. It depicts four rural Romanian women and the head of an eagle with a cross in its beak. The eagle symbolizes the Latin origin of the Romanian people.

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Presentation of the mace

Romanian Crown Jewels

Steel Crown of Romania Crown of Queen Elisabeta Crown of Queen Maria Mace of Ferdinand I Mace of Carol II Sword of Carol I

Crown jewels by country

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Former or historical sovereign states shown in italics

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