Curtana
Sword, British crown jewel / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the British ceremonial sword. For articles with related names, see Cortana (disambiguation).
Curtana, also known as the Sword of Mercy, is a ceremonial sword used at the coronation of British kings and queens. One of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom, its end is blunt and squared to symbolise mercy.
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