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Post by ivanboisson on Jul 19, 2023 15:37:06 GMT
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Post by bas on Jul 20, 2023 3:43:01 GMT
I would start by researching the maker; The Pettibone Brothers Manufacturing Co. It looks like they started in the 1870s and supplied military equipment including swords. A quick search shows that this included masonic and fraternal swords. I don’t think your sword follows a specific military pattern and could have been intended as a presentation sword or a fraternal sword. Is there any other etching on the blade?
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Post by madirish on Jul 20, 2023 13:32:29 GMT
It is a Knights of Pythias sword. The FCB on the scabbard is their marking. “FCB” stands for FRIENDSHIP, CHARITY, and BENEVOLENCE- the three cardinal principles of the Order". Because of the lilies on the guard, this was likely a sword of someone from the Uniform Rank. (Knights used sprigs of myrtle in their symbolism). That also looks like a stylized U on the left side of the guard from that picture from below it...probably an R on the other side.
"The Order Knights of Pythias was founded on the evening of February 19th, 1864, in the City of Washington, District of Columbia, as a chivalric order and fraternal organization dedicated to inspiring and preserving the knightly principles of fraternal love in a country torn by civil war."
Do a search online for other examples to get an idea of worth. Most of the ones I've seen have been the basic cruciform shape with a knight's head pommel (like standard Masonic swords), this one is a bit different with the D guard and lion's head. Maybe earlier than those others, I dunno...no expert. I would guess it is worth a couple hundred to five hundred dollars.
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Post by paulaprov on Jul 22, 2023 6:47:17 GMT
Hello Everyone: My name is Paula. I'm hoping that one of you knowledgeable people would be kind enough to help Me identify this sword.
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Post by paulaprov on Jul 22, 2023 6:50:15 GMT
Paula: Additional photos:
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Post by madirish on Jul 22, 2023 13:45:16 GMT
add'l photos did not show up. Assuming that the reverse side of the crossguard looks the same as the picture above, it seems pretty clear it is simply a fraternal order sword of some type (lots of fraternal societies in the 1800's with swords). Without any nationalistic iconography on the guard, it is unlikely it is a militia officer's sword of any kind. Do you have the scabbard? Pictures of any embellishment on it may also help identify it more specifically.
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Post by paulaprov on Jul 22, 2023 20:26:01 GMT
Hello Madirish: Thanks so much for your help, I sincerely appreciate it. My sister, her husband and I do estate clean outs and Sometimes acquire things family members leave behind. This is one of those items and we really have no idea what We're looking at. You are correct in assuming that the design On the crossgaurd is the same on both sides. I'm attaching a Photo of the scabbard and a top view of the pommel. I have yet to find any other markings on the sword other then the makers mark I already posted, I know it's hard to make out but it's the best I could do. If there's anything else I could post That may help, I'd be glad to. Thanks again for your help, Paula
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Ha I posted the wrong scabbard
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Post by Ha I posted the wrong scabbard on Jul 22, 2023 22:33:40 GMT
Sorry for the confusion. I posted a couple wrong pics. I'm a dope. Lol
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Post by pgandy on Jul 22, 2023 23:12:44 GMT
Sorry for the confusion. I posted a couple wrong pics. I'm a dope. Lol Would you like for me to delete that post? Also in the future it would be best to start a new thread rather than piggybacking someone else's. And I'm being remiss in not welocming you to the forum. Welcome.
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