Non-military sword ID?

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

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

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..