ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOR AND MILITARY DECORATIONS

AN AMERICAN EA ARMSTRONG DETROIT CEREMONIAL SWORD

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Start price: $100

Estimated price: $150 - $200

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An American 1899-1902 "Patriarchs Militant" IOOF Independent Order of Odd Fellows Fraternal ceremonial sword with scabbard. With a straight blade decorated with etched gilt motifs, the name "Llewellyn Russel" and inscribed "Patriarchs Militant" on the other side. Features a wire-wrapped leather grip and a gold-tone crowned globe pommel. Maker’s mark on the ricasso: "E.A. Armstrong, Detroit." The scabbard has highly detailed gilt mounts and three suspension rings.

Dimensions: L: 38 3/8 in., (97.5 cm.)

Condition: Very good, scabbard chrome is partially lost.