A NIGHTS TEMPLAR MASONIC SWORD, LATE 19TH EARLY 20TH C.
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Ca. late 19th early - 20th century AD. Masonic sword for the "Knights Templar" order ceremony, with scabbard, offered to Irvin S. Smith, Ricasso marked: HORSTMANN PHILADELPHIA. The pommel is in the form of a knight’s helmet, handle with the cross, on the guard. The double-edged blade is heavily etched with medieval knights, crosses, and more. The metal scabbard is decorated with beautiful embossed decor. The Knights Templar, full name The United Religious, Military and Masonic Orders of the Temple and of St John of Jerusalem, Palestine, Rhodes, and Malta, is a fraternal order affiliated with Freemasonry. Masonic Order of Knights Templar derives its name from the medieval Catholic military order Knights Templar. However, it does not claim any direct lineal descent from the original Templar order. Condition: Very good.Size: L: 36 in., ( 92 cm); 1160gProvenance: Property of a Central London Gallery, acquired on the US art market.
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A NIGHTS TEMPLAR MASONIC SWORD, LATE 19TH EARLY 20TH C.
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