Elizabeth Sword

The Elizabeth Sword, along with the Crown of Scotland and the Sceptre, were presented to King Charles III in 2023.

[3] The concept was approved by the Scottish Government following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

[4] It was designed by the former Ormond Pursuivant of Arms, based upon the traditional Scottish landscape.

[5] The Honours, including the sword, were presented to King Charles III in July 2023 at a national service of thanksgiving at St Giles Cathedral marking his coronation,[4] then returned to Historic Environment Scotland, who usually keep them on display in the Crown Room of Edinburgh Castle.

[6] The sword's pommel is made of Lewisian gneiss from Iona, and the hilt of oak sourced from Perthshire.