page_title: Sword of Saint Wenceslas
section_title: Description
hierarchical_section_title: Sword of Saint Wenceslas / Description
caption_attribution_description: Čeština: Kresba českých korunovačních klenotů
context_page_description: The Sword of Saint Wenceslas or the Coronation Sword of Bohemia is a ceremonial sword used in the Kingdom of Bohemia during coronation ceremonies in Prague. The blade of the Sword dates back to the 10th century, to the times of St. Wenceslaus. Together with the Coronation Cross it is sometimes considered to be a part of the Bohemian Crown Jewels. Unlike the proper crown jewels, the sword and the cross are permanently displayed as part of the Treasury of St. Vitus Cathedral in the Holy Cross Chapel at the Prague Castle.
context_section_description: The iron blade length is 76 cm, at the widest point is 45 mm and has a ripped hole in a cross shape (45 x 20 mm). The wooden handle is covered with yellow-brown fabric and velvet embroidered with the ornament of laurel twigs with thick silver thread.
caption: The Coronation Sword as part of the Czech Crown Jewels
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