Between 15 and 23 February 2023, the Supreme Court of Slovenia hosted a rare exhibition showcasing an extraordinary collection of judicial insignia, representing both Slovenian and broader European legal traditions. Unveiled at the opening was ‘Judicial Insignia in the European and Slovene Legal Tradi- tion,’ an interdisciplinary monograph collaboratively penned by Vid Žepič, Dr. Tomaž Nabergoj, Dr. Polona Vidmar, and Igor Zemljič. The event culminated with a curated exploration of the most opulent rods of justice and swords hail- ing from Slovenia’s rich judicial history.

Key words: judicial insignia, exhibition, Supreme Court of Slovenia, mono- graph, symbolism, cultural heritage.

This article provides an overview of the monograph Judicial Insignia in Euro- pean and Slovene Legal Tradition (Sodniške insignije v evropskem in sloven- skem pravnem izročilu) written by Vid Žepič, Dr. Tomaž Nabergoj, Dr. Polona Vidmar, and Igor Zemljič. This meticulously researched work delves into the legal traditions and the judicial cultural history from antiquity to the 19th century, exploring the role of symbols in shaping our understanding of this heritage. By synthesising perspectives from four distinct fields of research, the authors reveal the intricate relationships between symbols and legal history, providing a rich and nuanced portrait of both Slovenian and (Central) Euro- pean cultural heritage.

Key words: symbolism, legal tradition, judicial insignia, judicial swords, judi- cial staves, cultural heritage.