pedang kebesaran

English translation: ceremonial sword

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Indonesian term or phrase:pedang kebesaran
English translation:ceremonial sword
Entered by: Regi2006

07:31 Jul 5, 2012
Indonesian to English translations [PRO]
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Indonesian term or phrase: pedang kebesaran
Kutai, Kalimantan Timur
Emas, batu berharga
Museum Nasional Indonesia

Sebuah pedang kebesaran dibuat dari emas bertatahkan batu berharga. Pada bagian
sarung berhiaskan motif daun dan binatang seperti serigala, menjangan. Terdapat
juga figur manusia naik gajah, pemandangan alam,dan kuda
Regi2006
Indonesia
Local time: 23:05
ceremonial sword
Explanation:
From the description this is a possibility. It is clearly more for symbolic use that for fighting so is probably used in significant ceremonies.

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Note added at 1 hr (2012-07-05 09:01:13 GMT)
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"sword of honour" is another possibility.
In 1971 the world famous Wilkinson Sword presented 231 with the only ever ceremonial sword forged for an ATC squadron, known as the Wilkinson Sword of Honour.
http://www.231atc.org.uk/index.php/history
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Graham Benne (X)
United Kingdom
Local time: 17:05
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Terima kasih semuanya!
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3 +3ceremonial sword
Graham Benne (X)
4majestic sword
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majestic sword


Explanation:

Berdasarkan makna berikut:

majestic having or showing impressive beauty or scale

Jadi, indah dan/atau besar.

Ref: http://www.travelchacha.com/cities/mysore/
The ninth day of the jubilation is famous as Mahanavami and the majestic sword is adored on this day. Processions representing decorated elephants, camels, and horses are taken out.


ErichEko ⟹⭐
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ceremonial sword


Explanation:
From the description this is a possibility. It is clearly more for symbolic use that for fighting so is probably used in significant ceremonies.

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 1 hr (2012-07-05 09:01:13 GMT)
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"sword of honour" is another possibility.
In 1971 the world famous Wilkinson Sword presented 231 with the only ever ceremonial sword forged for an ATC squadron, known as the Wilkinson Sword of Honour.
http://www.231atc.org.uk/index.php/history


    Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceremonial_weapon
Graham Benne (X)
United Kingdom
Local time: 17:05
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 12
Grading comment
Terima kasih semuanya!

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