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Accessory may refer to: *Accessory (legal term), a person who assists a criminal but is not present at the crime *Accessory (band), with members, Dirk Steyer and Ivo Lottig *Fashion accessory, i.e. an item used to complement a fashion or style *Video game accessory, a piece of hardware used in conjunction with a video game console for playing video games. *Accessory nucleus, in anatomy, a cranial nerve nucleus *Accessory nerve *Accessory suite, a secondary dwelling on a parcel of land. More »
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Jewellery
Jewellery is a personal ornament, such as a necklace, ring, or bracelet, made from jewels, precious metals or other substance. The word ''jewellery'' is derived from the word ''jewel'', which was anglicised from the Old French "''jouel''" in around the 13th century. Further tracing leads back to the Latin word "''jocale''", meaning plaything. Jewellery is one of the oldest forms of body adornment; recently found 100,000 year-old ''Nassarius'' shells that were made into beads are thought... More »
Crown (headgear)
A crown is the traditional symbolic form of headgear worn by a monarch or by a deity, for whom the crown traditionally statue power, legitimacy, immortality, righteousness, victory, triumph, resurrection, honour and glory of life after death. In art the crown may be shown being offered to those on Earth by Angels. Except from the traditional form, crowns also may be made of for example flowers, stars, oak leaves or thorns and be worn by others, representing what the coronation part aims to... More »
Helmet
:''For other meanings, see Helmet (disambiguation).'' A helmet is a form of protective gear worn on the head. Traditionally, helmets have been made of metal. In recent decades helmets made from resin or plastic and typically reinforced with Aramid fiber have become preferred for most applications. Designed for protection of the head in combat, or in civilian life, from sports injuries, falling objects or high-speed collisions. Helmets are common in the military, construction, mining, and... More »
Cap
:''For the acronym CAP, see CAP''. A cap is a form of headgear. Caps have crowns that fit closer than hats and have no brim or only a visor. They are typically designed for warmth and, when including a visor, blocking the sun from the eyes. More »
Regalia
‘’Regalia’’ is Latin ‘’Plurale Tantum’’ for the privileges and insignia, characteristic of a Sovereign or Emperor. It stems from the Latin substantivation of the adjective ''regalis'', 'regal', itself from ''Rex'', 'king'. More »
Headgear
Headgear, headwear or headdress is the name given to any element of clothing which is worn on one's head. Headgear serve a variety of purposes: *protection *to keep hair contained or tidy *decoration or fashion *religious purposes *medical purposes *modesty; social convention *disguising baldness *distinction; a badge of office More »
Sceptre
A sceptre or scepter is a symbolic ornamental staff held by a ruling monarch, a prominent item of kingly regalia. It resembles a mace
''"sceptre" may also be referring to the OEM Sceptre Inc Incorporated, which makes LCD monitors.''
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Papal Tiara
The Papal Tiara, also known as the Triple Tiara, The Pope Hat, or in Latin as the 'Triregnum', and in Italian as the 'Triregno', is the three-tiered jewelled papal crown, supposedly of Byzantine and Persian origin, that is a prominent symbol of the papacy. The Supreme Pontiff's arms have featured a "tiara" since ancient times, notably in combination with Saint Peter's crossed keys. More »
Globus cruciger
__NOTOC__ The globus cruciger is an orb topped with a cross , a Christian symbol of authority used throughout the Middle Ages on coins, iconography and royal regalia. It symbolises Christ's dominion over the world , literally held in the dominion of an earthly ruler . When held by Christ himself, the subject is known in the iconography of Western art as Salvator Mundi . More »
Turban
The turban is a headdress consisting of a long scarf-like single piece of cloth wound round the head or an inner hat. Turbans were originally invented to keep cool in the desert heat. The long strip of cloth was soaked in water at a well, and then wrapped around the head. The layers of wet cloth kept wet all day in the hot dry air. This technique was used long before the beginnings of Islamic religions. Contemporary turbans come in many shapes, sizes, and colors. More »
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