The Sun. — 1836-09-21 (London, England)

THE REGAL INSIGNIA.—A brief description of these may perhaps not be uninteresting at the present moment. The lower circlet of the crown is of fine gold, and is in four divisions, connected by hinges. From these divisions rise four broad-expanding fleur7de-lis. The first contains three square rubies in the three leaves, a large pearshaped ruby at the bottom, and a pearl at the peak ; underneath, on the main band or circlet, is a large oval sapphire, with a round ruby on each side. The sscond, with the part of the hand beneath it, contains seven sapphires and a pearl ; the third, fifteen rubies and a pearl ; the fourth, seven large and four small saphires, two rubies, and a pearl. Rising from the hinges between the fleur-delis are four acorn-shaped rubies. Crossing at right angles from the opposite fleur-de-lis, and of the same height, are two narrow semicircular bands of gold ; the first studded with seven rubies, eight emeralds, and four pearls ; the second with six rubies, ten emeralds, and four pearls. From the point of contact of these bands rises a gold Maltese cross, containing within it a smaller cross in enamel, with the Crucifixion. On the summit of the gold cross is a sapphire, and from each of the arms projects an acornshaped ruby. The back displays four pearls and four rubies. Thus the total number of " jewels glittering in the crown" are forty-seven rubies, twenty sapphires, eighteen emeralds, and sixteen pearls. Its height is eight inches. It dates from the time of the Emperor Charles IV., for whom it was originally made, the former crown being melted for the purpose. The orb is of gold, very elaorately worked, four inches in diameter and eight high. Encircling it about the centre is a band, containing four rubies and four sapphires, between each of which are vine leaves in enamel, the grapes represented by pearls ; beneath this band is depicted in relief the Creation of Man, and above scenes from the history of David—the death of Goliah, the cave of Adullam &c.; a superb cross rises from the top, containing a ruby in the centre, four sappires in the four corners, and a p ruby beneath the undermost sapphire. On the summit is a pearl, and one also at the extremity of each arm. Finally, projecting transversely from the central ruby, and between the four sapphires, are four gold stalks, each supporting. a pearl, repr • motto " Deus enameled vine's representing an unblown tulip. On the back is the ceelum regnat et reges terrce." The sceptre is two feet • length, of fine gold, elaborately worked in circle the handle;Two rings of twenty-five pearls each ensseen and below ; and a third ring of twelve pearls the sceptre is ornamented with the top. The upper part of ottd with laurel leaves and vines in scrolls projecting from main part, and displays two rubies, two emeralds, and two pearls. At the summit is a jar gesquare ruby. The Sword of St. Wenzel, which is two and a half feet long, presents nothinc, remarkable, excepting a fine chlrystal at the top of the''handle. The upper part of the glade appears at fitst sight to be curiously inspection this is found to be the work of rust. pierced through for ornament, but on closer es The scabbard is of red dubbed sevevelvet and silver. With this sword the King ral Knights at the Coronation. Its value consists in its o next odhtnh eNneapmo me it bears, St. , ther patron City. He is said to have been a King of Bohemia in the 9th century, a valiant champion of the faith, and to have been treacherously murdered by his brother. The chapel in the cathedral, which goes under his name, is worthy of notice above the rest for the richness of its embellishments. His bones are still preserved there ; also his helmet, his armour, and his sword, together with a large iron ring to which he is said to have clung (though it would be difficult to explain why) when surprised by his brother. There are various paintings in the Cathedral, descriptive of his history, and a fine eques