These have been preserved in the family of F. H. Fawkes, Esq. of Farnley
Hall. Cromwell’s sword is double-edged, straight and light, with quarter
basket steel guard. The sword of Sir T. Fairfax is a straight broad-sword
with basket hilt: on the blade is the name of the maker Andrea Ferara.
Lambert’s sword is a hanger, serrated at the back; the hilt is brass;
date on the blade 1648. The Watch is a small repeater, bearing the name
of the maker, Jaques Cartier: the outer case is of leather perforated,
and studded with silver. The matrix of the Seal is silver, and inscribed
“The Seale for the approbation of Ministers.”