Globus Cruciger

Imperial Orb

A Globus Cruciger is an orb with a cross. The Orb symbolizes the cosmos or the world; the cross, a symbol of Christ, denotes Christian authority. Traditionally the Globus Cruciger has been used in two contexts, one as an emblem of royal power by Christian monarchs, another, to indicate Christ’s sovereignty over the cosmos. This orb was likely a processional orb, used in yearly processions from the church celebrating Easter or saints’ days.