Sword of State (Isle of Man)

The pommel is made of steel, flattened on both sides, and measures about 2 inches (5.1 cm) in diameter.

The sword signifies the duty of the Sovereign of the Isle of Man, who through the Tynwald, is bound to protect and defend the Manx people from their foes.

The sword is used at the Tynwald Day sitting at St Johns, and is carried in front of the Lieutenant Governor in a procession.

[4][5] The Sword of State is popularly attributed to Olaf the Black, King of Mann and the Isles, who reigned from 1229-1237.

[6][7] Similar examples of ceremonial swords are those used in the English cities of Chester, and Newcastle-upon-Tyne; both of which date to the mid-15th century.

The Sword of State is popularly attributed to Olaf the Black , although modern research dates it to a much later period. [ 1 ]