Why, oh why does it seem that most artists do not pay attention to the details... Sigh. As a right handed swordsman, Rand al'Thor would probably not have a sword strapt onto his right side where he would have to draw it with his left hand. The Seanchan spear he carries is not ornimanted by anything other than the standard issue tassle and the carvings of dragons made by the Maidens. Where are the swords that point up and down on the crown which give its new name?

just think what that would have looked like if the sword was on the other side, what does it matter i think it looks awesome. And when is the last time he used his sword... how do we know he has not started wearing it on his right hip