... > Society, Civilization, Culture > state; law; political life > government, the State; 'Politica', 'Auttorità o Potestà' (Ripa) > ruler, sovereign > insignia and symbols of sovereignty (crown, diadem, sceptre, orb, seal, standard, cloak, pectoral) > sceptre, staff (symbol of sovereignty) > lance, spear (symbol of sovereignty)