CAS Hanwei Cromwell Sword

Oliver Cromwell (1599–1658) was a powerful figure in English history during and after the English Civil War, rising from the rank of Captain of Horse to Lord Protector of England. His sword, said to have been carried at the battle of Drogheda in 1649, has been remarkably well preserved and is displayed in the permanent collection of the Royal Armouries in Leeds, England.

The Paul Chen / Hanwei Cromwell Sword is an accurate replica of the original “mortuary” hilt style, with a blackened guard decorated in a gold foliage pattern and a wire-wound sharkskin grip. The original sword no longer has its scabbard, so Hanwei supplies one in a design typical of the period.

Highly detailed and historically authentic, with a forged 1566 high-carbon blade, this piece of English history is a must for English Civil War collectors and re-enactors.

• Brand: CAS Hanwei (Paul Chen / Hanwei)
• Model: Cromwell Sword – Hanwei item SH1049 (part no. PC1049)
• Overall length: 43 1/2"
• Blade length: 32 3/4"
• Handle length: 6"
• Blade steel: forged 1566 high-carbon steel
• Weight: 3 lb 4 oz
• Point of balance: 3 1/2"
• Point of harmonics: 21"
• Blade width: 1.35" at guard / 0.77" at tip
• Blade thickness: 0.23" at guard / 0.13" at tip
• Hilt: mortuary style, blackened guard with gold foliage decoration
• Grip: wire-wound sharkskin
• Scabbard: included, period-typical design
• Made in: China

Specs will vary slightly from piece to piece.