Antique KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS Uniform Rank FCB Victorian Ceremonial Sword Ames Co.

Description

Here is a recent estate find. This is a Rare Antique 19th Century "Named" Victorian Ceremonial Fraternal KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS Uniformed Rank Dress Sword with Scabbard, Circa 1870. This Has a Wire Wrapped Handle with Oval Badge "U.R and Lily" Cross Guard with a Griffin on Either Side, in High Relief. The Reverse Has FCB, for the Pythian Motto "Friendship, Charity, Benevolence".
The U.R. is For Uniformed Rank, and the Symbol of a Full Knight! This is an Early Sword, as They Eventually Got Rid of the Uniformed Rank.
The Blade is Etched with Fancy Designs, and the Former Owner's Name "Louis Sherwin". The Blade is Signed by the Maker on the Base "Ames Sword Co. Chicopee Mass". This Has a Knights Head Pommel with Lion, and Ornate Steel Scabbard with Applied Decorative Trim, and Fancy Tip. The Sword measures approx. 33 1/2" Long with a 26 1/8" Blade.
The Length Of The Sword in the Scabbard is Approx. 34 3/4" Long. This is Over a Hundred and Fifty Years Old, and in Good Original Condition with Normal Wear From Age, and a Nice Aged Patina, Click and Enlarge Photos for Details. Also Included is the Original Leather Carrying Case in Poor Condition. The Knights Of Pythias Did Not Produce Many Uniformed Rank Swords, So This is Extremely Rare!!! I haven't seen one like this before, and You probably Won't Find One Again!!! Don't pass this one up, It will make a stunning addition to any Collection! 4.99
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