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ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOR AND MILITARY DECORATIONS
Lot 215:
Masonic sword for the "Knights Templar" order ceremony, with scabbard, offered to William Tomas Walters, late 19th early 20th century. The pommel is in the form of a knight’s helmet, and the hilt is black, on the guard on one side is the symbol of the Masonic Orders of the Knights Templar, a red cross, and a crown. The double-edged blade is heavily etched with medieval knights, ancient cities, 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.
Dimensions: L: 37 in., (94 cm.)
Condition: Very good.
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