Silver-gilt mace, surmounted by a crown, the head with cast curly-headed boy terms with national emblems applied between them, with the cypher of WMR on either side; the stem of oak encased in silver gilt, is chased with trailing roses and thistles, with acanthus foliage knops.

Ceremonial maces of silver or silver gilt have traditionally been carried by the sovereign's Sergeants-at-Arms or royal bodyguards since the medieval period. The shape ultimately derives from the war-mace or club although it has become increasingly decorative and less functional over time. Thirteen new maces, for each of the Sergeants-at-Arms, were created for the coronation of Charles II in 1661, although these have been altered and enhanced in their history. As symbols of royal authority, maces were also created for the Palace of Westminster and are carried before the Speaker into the chambers of both the House of Commons and the House of Lords. This example seems to have been created c.1692 for the Irish House of Commons.