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Originally posted by Dave Block
I know it's slightly outside the usual but perhaps someone has run across something similar to this. I picked it up about twenty-five years ago at a small antique shop in Port Credit (Ont.) The owner couldn't tell me any of its history and until I get a digital camera (next month?) this photo will have to do.
The blade is acid-etched with a rather busy floral design and some crosses but no makers name or markings. The scabbard & frog are dyed leather and the fittings are brass. One person suggested a Papal Guard sword but I don't think it's fancy enough for that. Definitely ceremonial, perhaps one of the grades of Freemasonry? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers, Dave
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Hi dave..
The Fleur de lise on the cross guard suggests French or Flemish..
Here is a modern Masonic Sword..$175.00...
http://www.twilightarmory.com/images...rds/ah4190.jpg
If it is a society sword you may find out from which one by the blade markings here...
http://www.ruble-enterprises.com/society_marks.htm
It looks like a K.Of C sword,similiar ones here..
http://www.carr.org/~meripper/kofc/assembly/swords.asp
Start with the markings on the blade and go from there..