$40
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS CEREMONIAL SWORD WITH SCABBARD, L 39" OVERALL:The sword having a wire - wrapped handle with knight's head pommel, clam shell guard, the stainless blade bears the name "J. S. Sumner", likely a member of the Uniformed Rank given the "UR" flanking a lily at the base of the handle, "FCB" acronym on the reverse; with scabbard. Knights of Pythias, a fraternal organization/secret society founded in 1864.
Auctioneer:
Dumouchelle Art Galleries
Date:
2012-12-14