AUCTION # 33 ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOR & DECORATIONS

AN AMERICAN EA ARMSTRONG DETROIT CEREMONIAL SWORD

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Start price: $100

Estimated price: $150 - $200

Buyer's premium: 28%

Sales Tax: On buyer's premium only

An antique American 1899-1902 "Patriarchs Militant" IOOF Independent order of Odd Fellows Fraternal ceremonial sword with scabbard. The long straight blade is decorated with etched gold-tone motifs, named "Llewellyn Russel" and inscribed "Patriarchs Militant" on the reverse side. Features a wire wrapped leather handle and a gold-tone crowned globe pommel. Maker’s mark on the ricasso: "E.A. Armstrong, Detroit." The scabbard has highly detailed gold-tone mounts and three attachment rings.

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

Condition: Very good, scabbard chrome is partially lost.