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    Szczerbiec (Polish pronunciation: [ˈʂt͡ʂɛr.bʲɛt͡s]) is the ceremonial sword used in the coronations of most Polish monarchs from 1320 to 1764. It now is...
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    klejnoty koronne) from the time of the Piast dynasty is the ceremonial sword Szczerbiec. It is currently on display along with other preserved royal items at...
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    and included a rich collection of Jagiellonian tapestries, as well as Szczerbiec, the medieval coronation sword of Polish kings; these came to be known...
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    the Jadwiga and Jogaila Chamber, in which the Polish coronation sword (Szczerbiec) is exhibited. During this period, the Wawel began to take its present...
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    Regalia, where it is the oldest of the Vasa regalia Kingdom of Poland – Szczerbiec, Grunwald Swords, Sigismundus Iustus Kingdom of Mysore – Chikka Devaraja...
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    Knight. Types of swords Oakeshott typology Imperial Sword Lobera (sword) Szczerbiec Norman sword Longsword Oakeshott (1997:44). George Cameron Stone, A Glossary...
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    Bolesław I of Poland and Sviatopolk the Accursed at Kyiv, in a legendary moment of hitting the Golden Gate with the Szczerbiec sword. Painting by Jan Matejko...
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    Kosynierzy Rogatywka Historical Crown jewels Jack Banner Grunwald Swords Szczerbiec Names and codes Names of Poland Rzeczpospolita .pl Unofficial Patron saints...
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    Castle National Art Collection Jagiellonian tapestries Polish Crown Jewels Szczerbiec Wawel Cathedral Sigismund's Chapel St. Leonard's Crypt Sigismund Bell...
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    Kosynierzy Rogatywka Historical Crown jewels Jack Banner Grunwald Swords Szczerbiec Names and codes Names of Poland Rzeczpospolita .pl Unofficial Patron saints...
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