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The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota
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New official photos show British royal regalia, including trumpets, orbs, crown, ampulla, sceptre, and sword, for King George VI's coronation in London on May 12, 1937. (Associated Press)
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TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1937
ROYAL REGALIA FOR CORONATION OF KING GEORGE VI
These are new official photographs of the British royal regalia which will be used in the coronation of King George VI in London May 12. At left are the solid silver state trumpets, each with a silk banneret bearing the royal arms embroidered in red and gold. Upper center: golden orbs of royalty, the King's on the left, the Queen's on the right. Lower left: the state crown, worn after the coronation for special state functions. Lower right: the ampulla, receptacle for consecrated oil to anoint the King. Right: the royal sceptre and sword. (Associated Press Photos)
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May 12
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New official photographs of the British royal regalia to be used in the coronation of King George VI in London May 12, including solid silver state trumpets with silk bannerets bearing the royal arms in red and gold, golden orbs of royalty for the King and Queen, the state crown worn after coronation for special functions, the ampulla for consecrated oil to anoint the King, and the royal sceptre and sword.