The difference between Globus cruciger and Sceptre

When used as nouns, globus cruciger means a globe topped by a cross, used as a symbol of royal power, whereas sceptre means an ornamental staff held by a ruling monarch as a symbol of power.


Sceptre is also verb with the meaning: to give a sceptre to.

check bellow for the other definitions of Globus cruciger and Sceptre

  1. Globus cruciger as a noun:

    A globe topped by a cross, used as a symbol of royal power.

  1. Sceptre as a noun (UK):

    An ornamental staff held by a ruling monarch as a symbol of power.

  1. Sceptre as a verb:

    To give a sceptre to.

  2. Sceptre as a verb:

    To invest with royal power.

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