lance

Or spear (often interchanged by artists and viewers). Generally indicates that the holder is a soldier or was martyred by one. Emblem in art associated with

• Gabriel the Archangel
• Saint Adalbert of Prague
• Saint Barnabas the Apostle
• Saint Canute Lavard
• Saint Foillan of Fosses
• Saint Justus of Trieste
• Saint Longinus the Centurian who pierced the side of Christ with his lance
• Saint Matthew the Apostle, due to his martyrdom
• Saint Simon the Apostle
• Saint Thomas the Apostle, due to his martyrdom