Sword of Saint Wenceslas

The blade of the Sword dates back to the 10th century, to the times of St. Wenceslaus.

The cross on the blade was probably made later in the Middle Ages and the guard and pommel were added perhaps in the 13th century.

In the treasure of St. Vitus Cathedral there are preserved also a helmet and mail shirt, which most likely are Wenceslas’ original armor as well.

[1] The sword was carried by the supreme marshal of the Bohemian Kingdom in front of the king alongside the other crown jewels in the ceremonial procession to the main altar of Prague Cathedral.

The wooden handle is covered with yellow-brown fabric and velvet embroidered with the ornament of laurel twigs with thick silver thread.