Plunging back into the depths of centuries, let's try to figure out what the scepter and the power mean in Russian history.
The scepter is a figured staff. It was made of silver, ivory, gold, framed with gems and used heraldic symbols. In the history of Russia, the scepter is the successor to the royal staff, which is a symbol of the power of the great princes and kings.
Speaking about the symbols of monarchical power, we need to focus on the power - a golden ball with a cross and a crown. The surface of the sphere was usually decorated with gems and symbols. This name comes from the ancient Russian word “dzha”, which means “power”. The scepter and orb of the Russian tsars are the oldest of the insignias of autocratic power.
Sovereign balls, or sovereign apples - as they were called in Rus', also served as attributes of the power of Roman, German and other emperors.
Crowns in the Russian Empire
Dwelling on the regalia of the Russian emperors, it is worth highlighting that the Monomakh's Cap was used for coronations in the kingdom.
In Russia, the ceremony of the first imperial coronation was performed on the wife of Peter the Great, Ekaterina Alekseevna, who later became Catherine the First. It was for Catherine I that the first imperial crown in Russia was specially made.
Monomakh's hat - ancient regalia
Mention of the Monomakh's Cap appeared in the 16th century. in "The Tale of the Princes of Vladimir". It talks about Constantine Monomakh, a Byzantine emperor who ruled in the 11th century. Hence the name. Most likely, Ivan Kalita was its first owner. According to available art historical data, the Monomakh Cap was made in the East in the 14th century. This is the most ancient crown of Russia. It was not worn as an everyday headdress, but was used to crown Russian monarchs from 1498 to 1682. The crown consists of gold plates with patterns. At the top of the crown is a cross inlaid with precious stones. Monomakh's hat is framed with sable fur. The weight of the crown without fur is 698 grams.
Thus, the Monomakh Cap, like the scepter and the orb, has been a symbol of Russia since pre-Petrine times. By the way, it is credited with medicinal properties. Thus, it is believed that it can relieve various ailments, especially headaches.
Scepter and orb of Tsar Boris Godunov
The appearance of such concepts and objects as the scepter and the orb as symbols of the power of the Russian state is associated with the reign of Boris Godunov. They were ordered from craftsmen at the court of Rudolf II. Manufacturing took place in Eger (modern city of Heb). When creating the set, jewelers followed the traditions of the Renaissance.
And although there is a legend that says that the scepter and orb were sent back in the 11th century. Prince Vladimir Monomakh, in fact they were presented to Tsar Boris by the Great Embassy of Emperor Rudolf II, who reigned in 1604, they found their use as part of his great outfit.
Monomakh's scepter was made of gold with enamel details. Twenty diamonds, a large emerald, and other precious stones were used as jewelry. The orb has an enamel inlay. The details depict scenes from the reign of David. The orb is decorated with 37 large pearls, 58 diamonds, 89 rubies, as well as emeralds and tourmalines.
The crown is the most important regalia of Mikhail Fedorovich Romanov
The king owned the crown from the “Great Dress”. It was made in 1627 by deacon Efim Telepnev. He was the chief master at the Armory. The crown of the crown consists of two tiers. Below on the outer frame is an eight-pronged diadem. The crown is framed in sable fur with precious stones. After the 18th century, the crown of the “Great Dress” became the crown of the “Kingdom of Astrakhan”.
Lost regalia of the Russian Empire
Only some regalia have survived to this day. They found a worthy place to exist in the Armory, but many of them were irretrievably lost. These include the “Great Crown” of Tsar Feodor I Ivanovich. Speaking about this work of art, we must say about its indescribable uniqueness. The crown was made in Istanbul at the end of the 16th century. As a gift, Patriarch Jeremiah II of Constantinople sent the crown to Tsar Feodor I Ivanovich, who was the last of the Rurik family. The “Great Crown” was worn by kings only for important celebrations. Around 1680 the crown was dismantled. Subsequently, its details were used for the “diamond hats” of Ivan V and Peter I.
Crown, scepter and orb on the royal coat of arms
In 1604, False Dmitry, on his small seal, appeared with an image of three crowns under an eagle. This was the first time such an image appeared and did not last long. However, already in 1625, instead of a cross between the heads of the eagle, a third crown appeared. This image appeared under Tsar Mikhail Fedorovich on the small state seal. The same was done in 1645 for his son Alexei on the Great State Seal.
The orb and scepter were not on the coat of arms until the reign of Mikhail Fedorovich. In 1667, the state seal of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich appeared with the image of the state regalia of power. For the first time on the fourth of June 1667, the king gave an official and clear explanation of the symbolism associated with the three crowns. Each of the crowns depicted on the coat of arms and seal corresponds to the kingdoms of Siberia, Kazan, Astrakhan. And the scepter and orb of Russia mean “Autocrat and Possessor.” And already in 1667, on December 14, the first Decree on the coat of arms appeared.
Crown, scepter and orb on the coat of arms of Russia
Centuries later, on December 25, 2000, the constitutional law “On the State Emblem of the Russian Federation” was adopted. This symbol of the state is represented by a heraldic shield. It is quadrangular and red. Its lower corners are rounded.
In the center is located with two heads, each of which is crowned with a small crown, and above them rises one large crown. The meaning of the three crowns is the personification of not only the sovereignty of the entire Russian Federation, but also its parts, that is, its subjects. The coat of arms also depicts a scepter and an orb. Photos of the regalia amaze with their beauty. The eagle holds a scepter in its right paw, and an orb in its left.
The scepter and the orb of Russia are symbols of a single state and power. Also on the eagle’s chest there is an image of a silver rider on a horse. A man kills a black dragon with a spear. It is allowed to reproduce the coat of arms of the Russian Federation not only in color, but also in a single color. If necessary, it can be depicted without a heraldic shield.
Universal symbols-images. A class of signs identical in shape to geometric elements, widely used in emblems and heraldry. Published on the web portal
Universal symbols-images
Image symbols are often objects (things) or graphic images that imitate the shape of the creature or object with which they are associated. Their meanings are sometimes unexpected, but more often they are obvious, since they are based on a certain quality that is inherent in these objects or creatures: a lion - courage, a rock - perseverance, etc.
Arch, arc
Sacrifice to an astral deity (from a 13th-century Arabian manuscript)
The arch (arc), first of all, is a symbol of the firmament, the god of Heaven. In initiation rites, passing through the arch signifies a new birth after completely abandoning one's old nature. In ancient Rome, an army passed through a triumphal arch after defeating an enemy.
The arch and bow are common elements in Islamic culture. Often mosques have arched entrances. It is believed that a person entering a mosque through an arched door will be protected by the symbolic powers of the spiritual (higher) sphere.
Ba-gua
Ba-gua and the Great Monad (charm against evil forces, China)
Ba-gua (in some sources pa-kua) are eight trigrams and pairs of opposites, usually arranged in a circle, symbolizing time and space.
Scales
Outweighing scales. The lung gives way. Heavy pulls
Libra symbolizes justice, impartiality, judgment, and assessment of a person’s merits and demerits. A symbol of the balance of all opposites and complementary factors. Attribute of Nemesis - the goddess of fate.
Disk
Solar winged disk (Egypt)
The disk is a multifaceted symbol: a symbol of creation, the center of the Void, the Sun, Heaven, deity, spiritual and heavenly perfection. The disk of the rising Sun is a symbol of renewal of life, life after death, resurrection. The disk of the Sun with the horned Moon or with horns means the union of solar and lunar deities, the unity of two in one.
The winged disk is a solar deity, the fire of Heaven, a combination of the solar disk and the wings of a falcon or eagle, the movement of the celestial sphere around its axis, transformation, immortality, the productive power of nature and its duality (protective and deadly aspects).
Rod, staff, scepter
Hooked staff and flail of Tutankhamun
The rod, staff and scepter are ancient emblems of supernatural power.
The wand is a symbol of transformation, associated with witchcraft and mysterious creatures. The staff is a symbol of male strength and power, often associated with the energy of trees, phallus, snake, hand (pointing finger). This is also an attribute of pilgrims and saints, but it can also mean knowledge, which is the only support of a person. The scepter is more ornate and is associated with higher deities and rulers, with spiritual power and at the same time compassionate wisdom.
Mirror
Fortune telling scene depicted on the back of a bronze mirror (Greece)
Symbolizes truth, self-realization, wisdom, mind, soul, the reflection of the supernatural and divine intelligence reflected in the Sun, Moon and stars, the clearly shining surface of divine truth.
It is believed that the mirror has magical properties and is the entrance to the looking-glass world. If a mirror is hung with its reflective surface facing down in a temple or over a tomb, it opens the way for the ascent of the soul. In magic, mirrors serve to develop the gaze.
Snake Ourobor (Oroboro, Ouroboros)
Snake biting its own tail
A ring-shaped figure depicting a snake biting its own tail is a symbol of eternity, indivisibility, cyclicality of time, alchemy. The symbolism of this figure has been interpreted in many ways, as it combines the creative symbolism of the egg (the space within the figure), the earthly symbolism of the snake, and the heavenly symbolism of the circle. In addition, a snake biting its tail is a symbol of the law of karma, the wheels of samsara are the wheels of Incarnation.
Caduceus
Caduceus
Caduceus (Greek - “staff of the messenger”) is often called the rod of Hermes (Mercury), the ancient god of wisdom. This is a “magic” wand with small wings, which is entwined with two snakes, intertwined so that the bodies of the snakes form two circles around the wand, symbolizing the fusion of two polarities: good - evil, right - left, light - darkness, etc., which corresponds to the nature of the created world.
The caduceus is worn by all messengers as a sign of peace and protection, and it is their main attribute.
Key
Saint Peter with the keys to the gates of heaven (detail of a stone image, Notre Dame, Paris, 12th century)
The key is a very powerful symbol. This is power, the power of choice, inspiration, freedom of action, knowledge, initiation. The crossed gold and silver keys are the emblem of papal power, the symbolic “keys to the Kingdom of Heaven” that Christ handed over to the Apostle Peter. Although keys can either lock or unlock doors, they are almost always symbols of access, liberation and (in rites of passage) initiation, the progression from one stage of life to the next. In Japan, the keys to the rice storage are a symbol of prosperity.
Wheel
Wheel of Law
Wheel of existence (samsara)
The wheel is a symbol of solar energy. The sun is the center, the spokes of the wheel are the rays. The wheel is an attribute of all solar gods and earthly rulers. It also symbolizes the life cycle, rebirth and renewal, nobility, variability and changes in the material world (the circle is the limit of the material world, and the center is the “immovable mover,” the cosmic source of light and power).
The spinning wheel is associated with the cycles of manifestation (birth, death and rebirth) and the destiny of man.
At an ordinary level, the wheel of Lady Luck (wheel of fortune) is a symbol of ups, downs and the unpredictability of fate.
Chariot
Antique hero on a chariot, symbolizing his readiness for battle
A dynamic symbol of the power, might and speed of movement of gods, heroes or allegorical figures. The chariot is also a symbol of human essence: the charioteer (consciousness), using the reins (willpower and mind), controls the horses (vital forces) pulling the cart (body).
The chariot (in Hebrew - Merkabah) is also a symbol of the chain of descent from God through man into the world of phenomena and then the triumphant ascent of the spirit. The word “Merkaba” also means the human light body.
Cauldron, bowl
Ritual cauldron (China, 800 BC)
Carl Jung views the cup as a feminine symbol that receives and gives. On the other hand, the cup can be a symbol of a difficult fate (“bitter cup”). The so-called poisoned chalice promises hope but brings disaster.
The cauldron is a more powerful symbol and is often associated with ritual activities and magic, representing transformative power. The cauldron is also a symbol of abundance, an inexhaustible source of life support, revitalizing forces, the reproductive forces of the earth, the rebirth of warriors for a new battle.
Blood
Detail of the painting “The Sixth Palace of the Underworld” by Fey Pomeranese: the last drops of blood flow out from a glass shaped like an ankh, a symbol of life
Ritual symbol of vitality. In many cultures, blood is believed to contain some of the divine energy or, more generally, the spirit of the individual.
Blood is red solar energy. Represents the principle of life, soul, strength, including rejuvenating. Drinking someone's blood means becoming related, but you can also absorb the power of an enemy and thereby protect him after death. Mixing of blood is a symbol of union in folk customs (for example, brotherhood by blood) or agreement between people, as well as between man and God.
Labyrinth
Plan of a medieval dance-labyrinth on the marble floor of the Cathedral in Chartres (France)
The labyrinth symbolizes the world, the Universe, incomprehensibility, movement, a complex problem, an enchanted place. This is a symbol of mystery, enigma, which has many different interpretations, often contradictory, sometimes frightening.
Images of a labyrinth on houses are considered an amulet for protection against hostile forces and evil spirits.
Burial sites, burial caves and labyrinthine burial mounds protect the dead and prevent them from returning.
Lotus
Vishnu and Lakshmi observing creation: Brahma grows from a lotus flower originating from Vishnu's navel
The amazing veneration of the lotus in various cultures is explained both by the extraordinary beauty of the flower and by the analogy between it and the idealized form of the vulva as the divine source of life. Therefore, the lotus, first of all, is a symbol of fertility, birth and rebirth. The lotus is the source of cosmic life, a symbol of the gods who created the world, as well as the sun gods. The lotus symbolizes the past, present and future, as each plant has buds, flowers and seeds at the same time. This is a symbol of a noble man who grew out of dirt, but is not stained by it.
Moon
Above – the waxing moon and the full moon; below – waning moon and new moon
The Moon is the ruler of the feminine principle. It symbolizes abundance, cyclical renewal, rebirth, immortality, occult power, variability, intuition and emotions. The ancients measured time by the cycles of the moon; determined the timing of the onset of high and low tides; predicted what the future harvest would be like.
Although the moon's symbolism is usually positive, in some cultures it is represented as an evil eye watching over events, associated with death and the ominous darkness of the night.
Magic circle
Doctor Johann Faustus and Mephistopheles (from Christopher Mardlowe's The Tragic History of Doctor Faustus, 1631)
The magic circle is the basis of ceremonial magic. It serves as a symbol of the magician's will and at the same time a protective barrier that protects the magician from the negative influence of the invisible world. In such a circle all magical operations are performed. Different circles are used for different purposes. Drawing a circle is a certain magical ritual that must be performed according to all established rules. In addition, it is believed that drawing magic circles and inscriptions helps to develop self-control and gait.
Mandala
The circle and square of the mandala represent the spherical shape of Heaven and the rectangular shape of the Earth. Together they symbolize the order of things in space and in the human world
It is a geometric composition symbolizing spiritual, cosmic or psychic order. In Sanskrit, mandala means circle. Even when this geometric composition is based on squares or triangles, it still has a concentric structure. The overall meaning of the composition remains unchanged and symbolizes the guiding mind, supernatural structures, and the clarity of enlightenment.
Mandorla, or Vesica Piscis (surrounds the entire body of the persona)
Mandorla, or Vesica Piscis
An image of an almond-shaped halo (radiance) used in medieval Christian art to highlight the figure of Christ ascending into heaven, and sometimes ascending saints.
In mysticism, “almonds” (in Italian - mandorla) are a symbol of purity and chastity. The mandorla, due to its oval shape, was in ancient times a symbol of the vulva. It is also a graphic representation of a flame, a symbol of spirituality. On the other hand, it symbolizes the dualistic unity of Heaven and Earth, depicted as two intersecting arcs.
Halo
Buddha halo
A type of halo: a luminous circle surrounding a person's head. The golden halo symbolizes the holiness of the individual or confirms the fact that the person is communicating directly with a higher plane.
The image of the halo is borrowed from the magical symbolism of the Egyptians, as evidenced by images from the ancient Egyptian “Book of the Dead”.
Nimbus
The halos and halos surrounding the heads of the saints symbolize the Light of God emanating from them
A halo is a type of halo: a luminous ring around the head. It symbolizes spiritual power, as opposed to temporal power represented by the crown. Sometimes the halo is used as an attribute of the Phoenix bird as a symbol of solar power and immortality.
The halo can be blue, yellow or rainbow. In Greek mythology, a blue halo is an attribute of Zeus as the god of Heaven. The Romans had a blue halo - an attribute of Apollo and Jupiter. A triangular or diamond-shaped halo signifies God the Father.
Sword
Inlaid swords found by Schliemann in Mycenae (Athens, National Museum)
The sword is one of the most complex and most common symbols. On the one hand, the sword is a formidable weapon that brings life or death, on the other hand, it is an ancient and powerful force that arose simultaneously with the Cosmic Balance and was its opposite. The sword is also a powerful magical symbol, an emblem of witchcraft. In addition, the sword is a symbol of power, justice, supreme justice, all-pervading intelligence, insight, phallic strength, light. The sword of Damocles is a symbol of fate. A broken sword means defeat.
bird feather
Aztec feather headdress (drawing from the Codex Mendoza)
The bird feather symbolizes truth, lightness, Heaven, height, speed, space, soul, the element of wind and air, opposed to the principle of moisture, dryness, travel beyond the material world. In a broader sense, feathers worn by shamans, priests or rulers symbolized a magical connection with the spirit world or divine power and protection. Wearing feathers or feathered hairstyles means taking on the power of a bird. Two feathers symbolize light and air, two poles, resurrection. The white feather symbolizes clouds, sea foam and cowardice.
Horns
Depiction of a Persian king from the Sasanian period
Horns symbolize supernatural power, deity, soul force, or the life principle arising from the head. Horns are both a solar and lunar symbol. Being sharp and piercing, horns are a phallic and masculine symbol; being hollow, they signify femininity and receptivity. Horned gods symbolize warriors and fertility for both humans and animals. Horns with a long ribbon falling from them signify the god of the storm. In later times, horns became a symbol of shame, contempt, depravity and a deceived husband.
Hand
"Hand of Fatima" (Muslim carved pendant)
Power (worldly and spiritual), action, strength, dominance, protection - these are the main symbolism that reflects the important role of the hand in human life and the belief that it is capable of transmitting spiritual and physical energy.
The hands of kings, religious leaders and miracle workers are believed to have healing powers; hence the laying on of hands in religious blessing, confirmation and ordination. They bless with the right hand, and curse with the left. In Islam, the open palm of Fatima, the daughter of Muhammad, symbolizes the five fundamentals: faith, prayer, pilgrimage, fasting, and mercy.
Sun
Variants of the image of the solar disk
The sun is one of the twelve symbols of power, the main symbol of creative energy.
As a source of heat, the Sun represents vitality, passion, courage and eternal youth. As a source of light, it symbolizes knowledge and intelligence. In most traditions, the Sun is a symbol of masculinity. The sun is also life, vitality, the embodied character of the individual, the heart and its aspirations. The Sun and Moon are gold and silver, king and queen, soul and body, etc.
Tetramorphs
Image of Christ with tetramorphs in the corners (from a manuscript of the 12th–13th centuries)
Tetramorphs are considered a synthesis of the forces of the four elements. In some cults, these are four-headed guards of the four cardinal directions. In many traditions, they symbolize the universality of divine protection and protection from the return of primary chaos.
The four biblical tetramorphs have the heads of a man, a lion, an ox and an eagle. Subsequently, in Christianity, these images began to be identified with the apostles - Saints Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, as well as with the incarnation of Jesus Christ, his resurrection and ascension.
Thyrsus
Thyrsus
Thyrsus is the staff of the Greek god of wine Dionysus (in Roman mythology Bacchus). It is a spear-shaped pole (originally made from a hollow dill stalk), topped with a pine cone or a bunch of grapes and entwined with vines or ivy. Symbolizes fertilizing, fertile power - both sexual and plant.
The cone is present on the thyrsus, probably because fermented pine resin was mixed with the wine drunk during bacchanalia - it was believed that this enhanced sexual sensations.
Ax (axe)
Great Mother with a double ax in her hands (the ax here is a phallic symbol)
The ax is a symbol of power, thunder, fertility, rain brought by the heavenly gods and stormy winds, correcting mistakes, making sacrifices, support, help. It is also a common symbol of sovereignty associated with the ancient sun gods.
The double ax (double-sided ax) signifies the sacred union of the god of Heaven and the goddess of Earth, thunder and lightning. Sometimes the blades of a double-sided ax, resembling crescents, symbolize the Moon or the unity of opposites. It is also a symbol of supreme power and strength.
Trident
The trident of Vishnu as a symbol of his triune essence: creator, preserver and destroyer (from a painting from Rajasthan, 18th century)
The trident is the most famous symbol of power over the sea and an attribute of the ancient Greek god Poseidon (in Roman mythology - Neptune).
The trident symbolizes thunder and lightning, three flames, triple weapons - the forces of sky, air and water. This is a weapon and attribute of all heavenly, thunder gods and storm goddesses, as well as all water gods, the strength and fertility of waters. Can symbolize the Heavenly Triad, as well as the past, present and future.
Trigrams
Eight trigrams underlying the Book of Changes
Trigrams are a triple combination of continuous (yang) and broken (yin) lines. There are eight of them, and they formed the basis of the great Chinese book of predictions, “The Book of Changes” (“I Ching”). Trigrams symbolize the Taoist doctrine that the cosmos is based on constant flows of complementary forces: male (active, yang) and female (passive, yin).
Trigrams also personify the three essences of a person - his body, soul and spirit; irrational emotions, rational mind and super-rational intelligence.
Triquetra (three-pointed swastika)
Triquetra
The Triquetra largely has the symbolism of the swastika. This is also the movement of the Sun: at sunrise, zenith and sunset. There have been suggestions about the connection of this symbol with the lunar phases and the renewal of life. Like the swastika, it is a symbol that brings good luck. He often appears with solar symbols; it can be seen on ancient coins, on Celtic crosses, where it is believed that this sign symbolizes the triad and is a symbol of the sea god Manannan. It also appears in Teutonic symbolism, where it is associated with Thor.
Triskelion
Triskelion
A symbol of dynamic energy in the form of three legs connected together. It is similar to a swastika, but with three rather than four bent arms, creating a cyclical effect. As a motif in Celtic art and on Greek coins and shields, the triskelion has less to do with the solar and lunar phases (one of the suggested meanings) and more to do with power and physical strength. In addition, the triskelion is a symbol of victory and progress.
Shamrock
Shamrock
Heraldic trefoil
The shamrock-clover symbolizes unification, balance, and also destruction. The oxalis trefoil, which the Arabs call shamrah, symbolizes the Persian triads. The trefoil is generally a symbol of triads, it is a Mystical Tree, a “sun wheel”. In Christianity, it is a symbol of the Trinity, as well as the emblem of St. Patrick and the coat of arms of Ireland.
To always be profitable, carry dried shamrock with you.
Trimurti
Trimurti - Indian Trinity (sketching of a very ancient image on granite, India House Museum)
The Holy Hindu Trinity is Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Symbolizes the three cycles of existence: creation, preservation and destruction. Despite its similarities to the Christian Trinity, Trimurti is not a monotheistic concept of a "triune god".
Trimurti is sometimes depicted as a turtle. She also symbolizes the Great Mother - both in her terrible manifestation (with symbols of flame and skulls) and in her beneficial form (like Lotus, Sophia, Tara, like wisdom and compassion).
Trinity
The symbol of the Trinity - Father, Son and Holy Spirit - as One God
The Trinity differs from the triad in that it is a unity, a union of three in one and one in three. It is a symbol of unity in diversity.
In Christianity it is the Father, Son and Holy Spirit or Mary, Joseph and Jesus. The symbols of the Trinity are the hand (symbol of the Father), the lamb (symbol of the Son) and the dove (symbol of the Holy Spirit).
The Trinity is symbolized by the colors yellow, red and green; three qualities - Love, Faith and Hope.
Human
Symbolic representation of man as the Universe: a square in a circle (China)
The crown of all living things. A symbol of what is capable of improvement. Created in the image and likeness of God, it combines the material and the spiritual, the heavenly and the earthly. This is a microcosm, symbolically containing all the elements of the universe (macrocosm). The human body in the Pythagorean tradition is depicted as a pentagram consisting of arms, legs, and head. In man, three principles are united, which modern scientists call body, life and will. Symbolically, this can be represented by three points (beginnings) enclosed in a circle.
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SCEPTER A scepter is a staff lavishly decorated with gems and crowned with a symbolic (usually a coat of arms: fleur-de-lis, eagle, etc.) figure, made of precious materials - silver, gold or ivory; along with the crown, one of the oldest insignia of autocratic power. In Russian history, the scepter was the successor to the royal staff - an everyday, and not ceremonial, symbol of the power of the kings and grand dukes, who once accepted these regalia from the Crimean Tatars as a sign of their vassal oath. The royal regalia included a scepter “made of one-horned bone three feet and a half long, set with expensive stones” (Sir Jerome Horsey, Notes on Muscovy of the 16th century) included in 1584 at the crowning of Fyodor Ioanovich. This insignia of power, presented at the altar of the temple by the Patriarch of All Rus' into the hands of the Anointed One of God, was then included in the royal title: “God in the Trinity, glorified by the mercy of the sceptre-holder of the Russian kingdom.” The scepter was included in the Russian state emblem a century later. He took his traditional place in the right paw of the double-headed eagle on the 1667 seal of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich.
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POWER A power is a symbol of monarchical power (for example, in Russia - a golden ball with a crown or cross). The name comes from the Old Russian “derzha” - power. Russia borrowed this emblem from Poland. It was first used as a symbol of royal power at the crowning ceremony of False Dmitry I. In Russia it was originally called the sovereign apple. Since the reign of Russian Emperor Paul I, it has been a ball of blue yacht, sprinkled with diamonds and crowned with a cross. The orb is a sphere of precious metal crowned with a cross, the surface of which is decorated with gems and sacred symbols. Powers or sovereign apples (as they were called in Rus') became permanent attributes of the power of a number of Western European monarchs long before the crowning of Boris Godunov (1698), however, their introduction into use by Russian tsars should not be considered an unconditional imitation.
Since ancient times, the head of the tribe stood out among the rest of its members as a special symbol of his power and authority. These symbols varied so much among different tribes and peoples that if you lay them out on the table and ask an ordinary person what exactly unites all these objects, he will have difficulty answering.
Let's take a closer look at the symbols of power and might among different nations.
Fisherman's ring.
Judging by the name, this is a symbol of some high fishing rank. In fact, the fisherman's ring is a symbol of the power of the Pope. The apostle Peter, who was a fisherman, is depicted on the ring. After the death of the pope, the ring is destroyed; there should be only one ring, on the hand of the living pontiff.
In Byzantium, the diadem signified the highest authority. Initially, instead of a golden hoop, there was a fabric bandage on the head of the chosen one, then it was changed to metal, and precious stones were added. For practicality, a comfortable fabric cap was placed under the symbol of power; it protected the head and the tiara did not chafe. 
In African tribes you can often see a leader wearing such a necklace. We know from documentaries and books that Europeans describe similar necklaces of fangs among the leaders of various tribes. Sometimes the lion's fangs are replaced with the fangs of another stronger animal, according to the tribe. Only a leader is worthy of wearing a special symbol of power, he must be the strongest, his superpowers are a gift from the gods. 
The kings of Bhutan pass on by inheritance one of the symbols of their power - a hat with a raven's head. The patron god appeared to the ruler of Bhutan in the form of a raven and predicted the unification of the country. Following the advice of the deity, the monarch spent his life uniting small and medium-sized principalities into one country; at the end of his life, he managed to achieve his goal. 
In Egypt, after the unification of the country, pschent became symbols of the power and might of the pharaoh. This is a kind of crown, and there was always a snake on it. It was on the head of the pharaoh and, according to legend, is capable of killing anyone who encroaches on the life of the great pharaoh.
An equally remarkable symbol of the power of the pharaoh is an artificial beard braided into a braid; at the end of the beard there was another figurine of a uraeus (snake). These attributes were worn by deities - the ancestors of the pharaohs. 
Not all symbols of power could be worn; some of them remained in a certain place, and one had to come to them and perform established rituals. This is how the famous “Stone of Destiny” was located in Scotland; the stone weighed more than 150 kg. Only the monarch who was crowned on the stone was considered true. Subsequently, the English king Edward I placed it under his throne, symbolizing his power.
Humanity of different countries and religions has always been characterized by symbolism. Many notorious objects became practically divine signs, and only the most worthy, wise and strong representative of the human race could become their owner.
symbol of power
Alternative descriptionsSince the times of Ancient Rus' - a cane of a special shape, which served as a symbol of power and honorable position.
A short stick with which a traffic controller gives instructions to vehicles and pedestrians
A short stick used by a traffic warden
Item of equipment of a traffic police officer
A rod given to a driver on railways as permission to continue his journey.
Cane, a short stick, usually decorated, serving as a symbol of power, honorable position
A cane serving as a symbol of power
Monarchial regalia
Traffic controller's stick
. traffic cop's "pointer"
The main part of the marshal's equipment
. traffic cop's stop valve
Striped pointer
Scepter
Caduceus essentially
Device for stopping drivers to milk them
Marshal item in a soldier's backpack
Caduceus
Thyrsus or trident
Marshal's cane
Stick of a traffic police officer
Traffic cop stick
Monarch's regalia
Part of the marshal's equipment
. traffic cop's stopcock
Traffic controller's sign
What does the guard “threaten” drivers?
The teacher has a pointer, and the guard?
Traffic cop's magic wand
Traffic cop working tool
Working tool traffic cop
Traffic cop power symbol
The teacher has a pointer, but what about the traffic cop?
Guard's working tool
The teacher has a pointer in his hands, but what does the guard have?
Thyrsus essentially
What does a traffic cop “threaten” drivers with?
Thyrsus of Dionysus
Stickfine
Traffic controller stick
Cane, short page, usually decorated, serving as a symbol of power, honorable position
A short stick used by a traffic controller to give instructions to vehicles and pedestrians (special)
A rod given to the driver on the railways as a decision to continue the journey (special)
A cane serving as a symbol of power
Staff, cane, short stick serving as a symbol of power
. Traffic cop's stopcock
. Traffic cop's "pointer"
. "Pointer" of a traffic controller
Since the times of Ancient Rus' - a cane of a special shape, which served as a symbol of power and honorable position
Traffic cop's baton
M. rod cf. old stick, cane, staff, badig; bishop's staff; or a sign of marshal authority; scepter. Beloved son with a rod, that is, do not spoil him, teach him, punish him. Rod cf. collect church stick. Rod-like, rod-like, related to the rod. Zhelenik or staff-bearer m. palichnik, lictor; servant under the bishop, for carrying the staff. Fortune telling cf. rhabdomancy, divination, divination with a wand
Striped "pointer" of a traffic cop
The teacher has a pointer, but what about the traffic cop?
The teacher has a pointer, and the guard has
The teacher has a pointer in his hands, but what about the guard?
What does a traffic cop “threaten” drivers with?
What does the guard “threaten” the drivers?
What does the guard “threaten” drivers?
A traffic cop's favorite weapon
Traffic cop's baton
Traffic cop's baton
The teacher has a pointer, but what about the traffic cop?