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The dagger symbol originated from a variant of the obelus, originally depicted by a plain line − or a line with one or two dots ÷. [7] It represented an iron roasting spit, a dart, or the sharp end of a javelin , [ 8 ] symbolizing the skewering or cutting out of dubious matter.
A sword, brooch, ceremonial shield, and decorated bronze crown with a single arch, [d] which sat directly on the head of its wearer, were found inside the tomb of the Deal Warrior. [8] At this point, crowns were symbols of authority worn by religious and military leaders.