KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS CEREMONIAL SWORDKNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS CEREMONIAL SWORD & SCABBARD1865-1881 Secret society fraternal Knights of Pythias ceremonial dress sword and scabbard. Ornate scabbard has a man between pillars, pulling them down (similar to Samson destroying his enemy's temple). The scabbard and guard have the initials "FCB", which stand for the Pythian fraternal organization motto ("Friendship, Charity, Benevolence"). The guard also has a crest with the initials UR, which was given to members of the Uniformed Rank. Sword is marked "M.C. Lilley Co. Columbus Ohio" to one side and a knights helmet on the other side. Name on sword is "Alex. Gordon". Approx. 37 1/4" overall length, 29 7/8" blade. Guard is slightly loose. Please see our other lots for more Freemason and Masonic swords. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
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KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS SWORDKnightsKNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS SWORDKnights of Pythias officer's fraternal sword. Etched curved blade marked Joseph Jackson. Ricasso is marked S.N. Meyer Washington DC. Lions head pommel. Grip is leather and wire. Sword 37-1/4" overall, blade 31-1/2". shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS SWORD. OrnateKNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS SWORD. Ornate ceremonial sword and a helmet. Sword. 40 1/4'' h. Helmet. 9'' h. Minor oxidation on the sword some loss to red inlay on scabbord.
THREE FRATERNAL LODGE SWORDS. TWOTHREE FRATERNAL LODGE SWORDS. TWO ARE KNIGHTS OFTHREE FRATERNAL LODGE SWORDS. Two are Knights of Pythias FCB both having straight blade, cross hand guard and knights head pommel plus a Patriarchs militant odd fellows sword with folding clam shell and "D" guard, etched straight blade. Both have ivory color grip and metal scabbards.
CIVIL WAR MASONIC KNIGHTS OF PYTHIASCIVIL WAR MASONIC KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS KEPI CAP Late 19th c., Indian Wars Period, Massachusetts, 11th regiment, Wm. H. Horstmann Company, Philadelphia, buttons marked "K of P Unifrom Rank", 2.75"h x 9.5"l x 6.5"w
VINTAGE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS FRATERNALVINTAGE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS FRATERNAL SWORDHenderson Ames Company Knights of Pythias fraternal sword, late 19th-early 20th c., 30" engraved blade including owner Geroge De Eisle, clamshell type guard, wire wrapped leather handle, housed in Knights of Pythias scabbard, overall: 39.25"l
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS LODGE SWORD.KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS LODGE SWORD. Ca. 1900. Etched sword blade with "Y.R. Stickelman" and a wooden grip with knight's helmet pommel. In addition the guard has doves and "UR" for Uniformed Rank. Chrome plated scabbard has "FCB" (Faith, Charity, Benevolence". Made by "EA Armstrong, Detroit, Mich." Overall wear and blade has some rust. 36"l.
KNIGHTS OF PYHTHIAS FRATERNAL SWORDKNIGHTS OF PYHTHIAS FRATERNAL SWORD Marked by the Henderson Ames Co., Kalamazoo, Michigan, circa 1900, 28 3/8 in. etched steel blade personalized "I. M. Phipps," bound leather grip topped with a knight's head pommel, the steel scabbard with elaborate pierced mounts of silvered brass; "FCB" (Friendship, Charity, Benevolence) seen on scabbard and guard.
NICE COLLECTION OF FRATERNAL MEDALS:NICE COLLECTION OF FRATERNAL MEDALS: Approx. 20 Knights of Pythias medals ribbons pendants and pin backs. Dates range from early 20th century to more modern pieces. Largest ribbon measures 9'' long.CONDITION: Note stains and missing pin back to one ribbon enamel loss on convention medal.
M.C. LILLEY & CO. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIASM.C. LILLEY & CO. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS SWORD M.C. Lilley & Co. (American, 1865-1933), 20th century. Fraternal Knights of Pythias steel sword and scabbard, the fuller marked 'Dr. F. C. Hunter'. Marked to blade. Approx. length in scabbard, 38.5".
M.C. LILLEY & CO. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIASM.C. LILLEY & CO. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS SWORD M.C. Lilley & Co. (American, 1865-1933), 20th century. Fraternal Knights of Pythias steel sword and scabbard, the fuller marked 'Dr. F. C. Hunter'. Marked to blade. Approx. length in scabbard, 38.5".
GREECE: ROYAL ORDER OF THE PHOENIX,GREECE: ROYAL ORDER OF THE PHOENIX, KNIGHT Greece. Royal Order of the Phoenix, knight, fourth (King Paul) issue, 1947-1964. The Order of the Phoenix was instituted by the Greek Republican government on 13 May 1926 to replace the Royal Order of George I and was awarded exclusively to eminent non-Greeks who had served the cause of Greece. When the monarchy was restored in 1935, the Order was retained, prefixed ‘Royal’, the phoenix was crowned and its award to Greek citizens approved for outstanding merit in the fields of arts, letters, science,
Knights of Pythias sword and scabbard.Knights of Pythias sword and scabbard. Maker unknown. Blade 28" to end of handle 33". Heavy rust and corrosion sold as-is.
PETTIBONE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS SWORDAntiquePETTIBONE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS SWORDAntique Pythias sword by Pettibone -- circa 1890s. Measures 39" overall. Solid condition, with some oxidation on scabbard and blade (all cleanable) and loose binding around the grip.
A Knights Templar "Society Sword",A Knights Templar "Society Sword", ca. Second Half of 19th Century Having a knight's head pommel, ebony hilt, the blade engraved with name of owner and masonic symbols. Stamped with maker's name " J.R. Pettis & Co., Troy, N.Y." The original sheath engraved with masonic symbols and scrolls. Measures approx. 38-5/8"L.
A Knights Templar Ceremonial Sword,A Knights Templar Ceremonial Sword, ca. turn of 20th Century Having a knight's head pommel, monogrammed bone/ivory hilt; the blade and sheath engraved with name of owner and Knights Templar symbols. Blade engraved with maker's name "The M.C. Lilley & Co. Columbus Ohio" which was used in 1882-1925, and stamped "Germany". The original sheath and guard decorated with applied metal Knights Templar symbols and scrolls; with three metal suspension rings. Measures approx. 37-1/4"L.
(2) FRATERNAL SWORDS - Two 19th(2) FRATERNAL SWORDS - Two 19th c Knights of Columbus Swords with ivory handles brass hilts & helmet form pommels one with engraved blade both about 31'' long good condition no sheathes.
Two Fraternal Ceremonial Items
LateTwo Fraternal Ceremonial Items
Late 19th/Early 20th Century
comprising a T.O.T.E. staff and a Knights of Pythias 'Test of Steel' prop.
Length of staff 42 1/2 inches.
Fraternal Knights Templar dressFraternal Knights Templar dress sword with scabbard; M. C. Lilley mfg., enameled and embossed metal symbolic trim, decorated bone handle, visored helmet pommel, blade heavily engraved with floral and chivalrous scenes. Sword 37"L. Good condition, minor wear and enamel damage.
[Mardi Gras] Knights of Momus Ball[Mardi Gras] Knights of Momus Ball invitation February 17 1887 "Myths of the New World".
19TH C. HARTLEY & GRAHAM NY FRATERNAL19TH C. HARTLEY & GRAHAM NY FRATERNAL SWORD American & German, late 19th century. American fraternal sword (possibly Knights of Pythias) with blade by W. Clauberg, Solingin, having a cast brass and reeded bone hilt with knight helmet top, accompanied by black painted metal scabbard.
ANTIQUE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FRATERNALANTIQUE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FRATERNAL MASONIC SWORD, 19TH CENTURY, PLATED HILT WITH COLUMBUS HEAD POMMEL AND CROSS GUARD WITH LARGE CENTRAL BADGE, WOOD GRIP, BLADE DECORATED WITH FOLIAGE AND K OF C MOTIFS, WITH THE KN...Antique Knights of Columbus Fraternal Masonic Sword, 19th Century, plated hilt with Columbus head pommel and cross guard with large central badge, wood grip, blade decorated with foliage and K of C motifs, with the Knight's of Columbus engraved on the blade. the silvered scabbard with K of C motifs, the blade marked Lynch and Kelly, Utica, New York, 35" L., has some distressing to silvering and some rust to blade from age and wear.
Knights Templar, Masonic Lodge,YorkKnights Templar, Masonic Lodge,York Rite lodge sword, made by Horst, Philadelphia, 34" long Estimate $60-90
TWO MASONIC KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MEDALS,TWO MASONIC KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MEDALS, 20TH CENTURYTWO MASONIC KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MEDALS, 20TH CENTURY, American; the first, a bronze medal in the shape of a Maltese cross decorated in white enamel with gold trim and the Great Seal of the United States in the center, suspended from a black silk ribbon, h: 3 x w: 1.75 in.; the second, a silver medal decorated with a goldtoned crest, the motto "Coeur / de Lion," and "Comdy / KT / XXIII" (for Commandery 23), and marked on the reverse for the maker, Dieges & Clust of New York, suspended from a black-and-white striped silk ribbon with a silver bar at the top, h: 3.75 x w: 1.5 in (2) Provenance: Property of The Society of the Cincinnati: Gift of Antique and Arts Auction Company, 2018
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR PEC MASONIC CROSSKNIGHTS TEMPLAR PEC MASONIC CROSS GOLD MEDALKT Knights Templar, Past Eminent Commander Masonic gold cross medal and ribbon. Rebecca Commandery No. 50, Sharon, PA. 5 1/2" x 2 3/4", overall weight 39.9 grams. Back of medal has name "Edward Buchholz 1905-6". shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
[Mardi Gras] Knights of Momus memorabilia[Mardi Gras] Knights of Momus memorabilia including a Thursday February 24 1881 Seventh Representation invitation "Scenes From Popular Subjects" and Athenaeum pamphlet February 12 1929 "Sandman Stories" (2 pcs.)
Lot of Fraternal organization items,Lot of Fraternal organization items, including Knights of the Golden Eagle medallions, Masonic Ritual List & compact
[Mardi Gras] a Knights of Momus[Mardi Gras] a Knights of Momus krewe favor pin 1903 "Myths of Redmen".
Freemasonry. Two silver-gilt andFreemasonry. Two silver-gilt and enamel jewels, W. Bro. H. F Jones, Apollo Lodge 2042, 12th Feb. 1944, a later medal as master, Otterspool Lodege No. 6605, 5th March 1969, two 1908 Austro-Hungarian silver 5 corona pieces, commemorating the 60th anniversary of Franz Joseph I's reign, mounted, other coins, etc
A quantity of Masonic regalia,A quantity of Masonic regalia, 19th Century and later, including three swords, one by G Kenning & Son and another with outer toleware container, various aprons and some tartan regalia in a toleware box marked Bro Alex Bayne Athole Lodge, Kimberley, South Africa
A KNIGHTS TEMPLAR FRATERNAL SWORD,A KNIGHTS TEMPLAR FRATERNAL SWORD, M A Knights Templar fraternal sword, M.C.Lilley Sword Company, Columbus, Ohio, the helmet pommel with double triangular langet, the blade with engraved name "Ernest Campbell Middleton", gilt and enameled scabbard with crusader's cross 38.5"l
[Mardi Gras] Knights of Momus Ball[Mardi Gras] Knights of Momus Ball invitation and gentleman's admit card February 21 1884 "The Passions" reproduced in Arthur Hardy's Mardi Gras In New Orleans Arthur Hardy Enterprises Mandeville 2001 p. 29 (2 pcs.)
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SWORDKnightsKNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SWORDKnights of Columbus sword owned by George G. Kineon, M.D., Superintendent for Ohio Hospital for Epileptics in Gallipolis, Ohio, circa 1930. 36 1/2" long, 5 1/2" wide. Condition: : finish wear, loss, soiling. International clients are ineligible to bid on this item. It is for sale only within the United States except not to CA, NY, NJ. It is the responsibility of the buyer to obtain any necessary documentation, permits or paperwork necessary including but not limited to such documents as required to comply with any and all requirements and restrictions imposed by Federal trade regulations related to endangered species prior to finalization of any sale.
[Mardi Gras] Knights of Momus Ball[Mardi Gras] Knights of Momus Ball invitation February 28 1878 "The Realms of Fancy" lithography by Gonthier-Dreyfus Cie Paris reproduced in Henri Schindler's Mardi Gras Treasures: Invitations of the Golden Age Pelican Publishing Company Gretna 2000 pp. 106-107.
LILLEY MASONIC KNIGHTS TEMPLARLILLEY MASONIC KNIGHTS TEMPLAR SWORDMasonic sword bearing the markings of Knights Templar, finely engraved figural and foliate engraved 28" blade marked at the ricasso "The M.C. Lilley & Co. Columbus, Ohio", the guard and handle with fraternal markings ending at the knights head pommel, housed in the bright steel case with matching decoration, overall: 36.25"l