Regalia & Mixed (Class XXI)

About this collection

This collection covers 75 regalia and mixed objects catalogued under Class XXI, delivered across 261 images in 36 ZIP assets. Class XXI encompasses ceremonial and regalia objects associated with royal, noble, and military ceremony — insignia, ceremonial weapons, state equipment, and objects that functioned as symbols of authority and honour rather than as functional weapons. The collection spans multiple periods and traditions.

Why it matters

Regalia objects represent the intersection of arms and royal ceremony — the ceremonial sword, the staff of office, and the presentational weapon that marks the boundary between weapon and symbol. The Royal Armouries' Class XXI holdings include objects directly connected to British royal and noble tradition, making this a collection of exceptional significance for the study of material culture and the history of British institutions.

Use cases & time to value

• Historical production design: Accurate period reference for film, game, and theatrical productions
• Arms and armour scholarship: Research into object typology, construction, and cultural context
• AI training: Labelled historical object dataset for recognition and classification models
• Publishing & editorial: Ready-to-license museum-quality imagery for books and journals
• Museum education: High-quality imagery for galleries, exhibitions, and public programmes

Data schema

Collection stats

36 assets · 75 objects · 261 images · Multiple periods