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Masonic sword for the "Knights Templar" order ceremony, with scabbard, offered to Ralph D. Wilson, Late 19th early 20th century. Ricasso marked: THE LILLEY-AMES CO. COLUMBUS. OHIO. The pommel is in the form of a knight’s helmet, handle with the owner’s monogram, on the guard, there is an image of a knight on both sides. 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. M.C. Lilley & Company was a Columbus business that would benefit greatly as a manufacturer of ready-made uniforms after the war. By 1870, the company already occupied an entire four-story building on S. High Street, with a glass-fronted showroom and retail store on the first floor. This size of an operation positioned the company for tremendous growth and success in the coming "Golden Age of Fraternalism." During this period, from 1870 to 1910, over 20 percent of men in the United States belonged to a fraternal organization. Clothing played a very important role in the ritual ceremonies for these societies, and M.C. Lilley & Co. capitalized on this influx of demand by manufacturing ritual costumes and attire.
Dimensions: L: 38 1/4 in., (97.5 cm.)
Condition: Very good.
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