Black Rod 1350 by royal letters patent, though the current title dates from 1522. The position was adopted by other members of the Commonwealth when they adopted the British Westminster system. The title is derived from the staff of office, an ebony staff topped with a golden lion, which is the main symbol of the office's authority. A ceremonial rod or staff is a common type of symbol indicating the authority of the office-holder. Depictions of ancient authority figures in many cultures include such a rod (alternatively called a sceptre). Another early example was the fasces (literally a bound bundle of rods)
Symbols of the Head of the Sakha Republic Symbols of the Head of the Sakha Republic The symbols of the Head of the Sakha Republic () is a symbol that denotes the authority of the head of the Sakha Republic. The symbols consisted of the ceremonial badge and the Standard of the Head of the Sakha Republic. Up until 2004, a ceremonial mace was also included as on of the symbols. The Ceremonial Badge of the Head of the Sakha Republic () is the official symbol of the Head of the Sakha Republic. It is worn as a neck chain by the Head of the Sakha Republic. It