I mean… that’s a cool sword.
Well, I sure wouldn’t want some hulking guy in a kilt and nothing on underneath to charge me with it.
Say what you will about the British, erm, UK monarchy, they know how to Ceremony.
It’s a Processional Sword, not a swording sword.
The hilt and crossguard look wildly impractical, true, but I think the blade itself is the real deal. I’ve love to see Doug Marcaida test it.
okay, so it’s a really cool sword.
But…
…wait for it…
…because you know what’s coming…
…is it really a good basis for a system of government? Some Watery Tart Threw a Sword at You - YouTube
Ah, but to be pedantic it’s a symbol (within a symbol), rather than a basis - rather like, ohidunno, a flag.
Don’t make me break out the Izzard…
I’m sorry, but do you have a flag?
HM and POTUS get together:
Good thing that’s not the legal basis for Charles being king.
Gods, no, it’s fucking hideous. Now Joyeuse, that’s a cool sword.
Ehhh… a bit too over-thistley is what I would say. That handguard looks like it would be snagging on everything.
(Googles for images)
Oh, yes, that’s a fine-looking sword, definitely a killer weapon. Heck, you could crack a skull just with the pommel.
I think it has strong Wild Hunt vibes. It’s a sword that should be wielded by a horned rider of some sort or another.
So, a fantasy sword.
Yeah, I said it was cool - I didn’t say it was good.
That’s the whole idea. Pommel and pummel share the same root.
Well, not the whole idea. The idea is to balance the nose heavy blade (and keep the sword from slipping out of hand), but yes, it is also a useful blunt weapon in itself.
A pity they outlawed trial by combat in 1819 and stodgy British courts have for some reason upheld this against all good sense 
. Now we’ll never know how it really performs.
It took until 1819?!? I know the Brits are big on tradition, but really!