Judicial Insignia in European and Slovenian Legal Tradition

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.