The Imperial Sword is one of four Imperial Regalia

Imperial Regalia

The Imperial Regalia, insignia, or crown jewels are the regalia of the Emperors and Kings of the Holy Roman Empire. The most important parts are the Imperial Crown, the Holy Lance and the Imperial Sword...

 (Reichskleinodien) of the Holy Roman Empire

Holy Roman Empire

The Holy Roman Empire was a realm that existed from 962 to 1806 in Central Europe.It was ruled by the Holy Roman Emperor. Its character changed during the Middle Ages and the Early Modern period, when the power of the emperor gradually weakened in favour of the princes...

. During the coronation, it was given to the emperor along with the sceptre (Zepter) and the Imperial Orb (Reichsapfel). Currently, the sword and the rest of the Imperial Regalia are kept at the Schatzkammer

Schatzkammer (Vienna)

The Imperial Treasury in Vienna, Austria is located in the Hofburg with its entrance at the Schweizerhof , the oldest part of the palace rebuilt in a Renaissance style under Emperor Ferdinand I...

 Treasury in the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, Austria.

See also

• Holy Roman Emperor
  Holy Roman Emperor
  The Holy Roman Emperor is a term used by historians to denote a medieval ruler who, as German King, had also received the title of "Emperor of the Romans" from the Pope...
  
  
• King of the Romans
  King of the Romans
  King of the Romans was the title used by the ruler of the Holy Roman Empire following his election to the office by the princes of the Kingdom of Germany...