Canadian Symbols of Authority
Maces, Chains, and Rods of Office
The first book to examine the various parliamentary maces, rods, badges, and chains of office used throughout Canada, Canadian Symbols of Authority details how these devices are used at every level of government, emphasizing how, like the Crown itself, they embody continuity in an ever-changing world.Symbols of authority are not only emblems of democracy and authority but they are part of the diverse heraldic and artistic heritage of Canada. Despite Canada's rich symbolic and ceremonial heritage, little has been written about the nations various symbols of authority or the offices that are associated with them.From the Great Maces of the Sena…
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Produktdetails
Weitere Autoren: McCreery, Christopher
- ISBN: 978-1-4597-0016-1
- EAN: 9781459700161
- Produktnummer: 20459077
- Verlag: Dundurn
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2011
- Seitenangabe: 360 S.
- Plattform: EPUB
- Masse: 48'065 KB
Über den Autor
Corinna Pike is an expert in matters pertaining to regalia, ceremonial silver, trophies, and fine jewellery, having worked many years with the royal jewellers, Garrard. Pike extended her skills to artist designer working for luxury jewellers Asprey London. Recently she returned to Garrard, and is currently the bespoke and regal jewels designer and heritage manager. She lives in New Malden, Surrey, England.
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