DESCRIPTION: Antique Masonic Knights Templar ceremonial swords featuring a sculptural knights head pommel, a bone handle with etched depiction, an open work cross guard, and etched depictions with a gilt background throughout the blade. The scabbards feature further open work figural bands, chapes, with suspension rings, and enameled red crosses.
One is etched at the ricasso "The E.A. Armstrong M'F'G. Co" and the other is etched "Ames Sword Co".
CIRCA: Early to Mid 20th Century
ORIGIN: United States of America
DIMENSIONS: (W: 4.87" L: 36.62", & Blade L: 28") & (W: 4.75" L: 35.75", & Blade L: 26.75").

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CONDITION: Wear consistent with age. Scuffing, scratching and wear off of the gilding. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.