Oliver Cromwell English Mortuary Sword Letter Opener with Display Stand

The Paul Chen Cas Hanwei Oliver Cromwell English Mortuary Miniature Sword

The Paul Chen Cas Hanwei line of premium miniature swords are historically accurate authentic replicas in every way possible to several of the full-sized Paul Chen Cas Hanwei historical swords that are found in museum collections. The Paul Chen Cas Hanwei Miniature Swords feature fully tempered forged high-carbon spring steel blades and correctly detailed hilts. These premium miniature swords are no mere cast metal letter openers but are exact scaled replicas of real swords. Each miniature sword comes with an attractive wood and metal display stand with an engraved metal placard identifying the sword type, origin and approximate period of use. Each miniature sword is packaged in a clam shell presentation box and handsome black and gold sleeve, making an exceptional gift.

The Paul Chen Cas Hanwei Oliver Cromwell English Mortuary Miniature Sword closely resembles the sword worn by Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War. Oliver Cromwell (1599 � 1658) was a powerful figure in English history during and after the English Civil War, when he rose from the rank of Captain of Horse to Lord Protector of England. Oliver Cromwell's 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.