(Top to Bottom) The Sword of state The Sword of spiritual justice The Sword of Temporal justice The Sword of Mercy (Known as Curtana) The Sword of State is in two-handed sword, the length of the blade being 35 inches. The handle is of gilt metal, the cross-pieces representing the lion and the unicorn. The scabbard is decorated with diamonds, rubies and emeralds in designs of the Rose, the thistle and the Shamrock. At the Coronation the Peer who carries the Sword of State delivers it up to the Lord Champion who, in exchange, gives him the Jewelled Sword. December 03, 1952.