ANTIQUE Customized ORNATE KNIGHTS of PYTHIAS SWORD for Films/TV SECRET SOCIETY For Sale

See Our sales for The Widest Variety Of High Quality Antique & Vintage Masonic & Fraternal Swords, Regalia, Jewelry & Artifacts!ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES ARE A GOOD INVESTMENT. THEY PROVIDE GREAT PLEASURE WHILE GROWING IN VALUE!WE WELCOME YOU TO CLASSICLITERATI salesPRESENTING A RARE GENUINE HISTORIC ANTIQUE Circa 1880's VERY ORNATE, GOLDEN-BRASS KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS OFFICERS SABER! THIS SWORD WAS MODERATELY CUSTOMIZED FOR USE AS A THEATRICAL PROP IN MOVIES, TELEVISION & THEATER PRODUCTIONS!THE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS!THEIR EXCLUSIVE CAVALRY LIKE "UNIFORM RANKS"!PERIOD ORIGINAL! ONE CUSTOMIZATION!THE ONLY ALTERATION WAS SHORTENING THE BLADE!BEHOLD THE ROAR OF A FEROCIOUS LION!MILITARY STYLE FULLER (BLOOD GROOVE)!ORNATE IN THE GREAT MEDIEVAL SPIRIT!THE MYSTICAL PYTHIAN LILLY FLOWER!EXTREMELY ORNATE!…WITH A GREAT LEGACY & A HISTORY THAT RELATES TO THE CIVIL WAR!SECRET SOCIETY KNIGHTS COAT-OF-ARMS!SIMILAR TO MILITARY PRESENTATION SWORD!GREAT DECORATIVE KNUCKLE GUARD!LEATHER GRIP WITH DECORATIVE WIRE!DYNAMIC GOLDEN LION HEAD POMMEL!WONDERFUL IMAGERY ABOUNDS HERE!CURVED SILVERY BLADE WITH SYMBOLIC ETCHINGS!MYSTERIOUS FACELESS MEDIEVAL WARRIOR!ROYAL BANNER OF THE PYTHIAS KNIGHTS!PYTHIAN COAT OF ARMS CREST & SHIELD!INTRICATE CRESTS, SHIELDS & SYMBOLS!ROCOCO STYLE PATTERNS & IMAGERY!A CLASSIC SWORD ITSELF! NO SCABBARD!MADE BY THE GREAT ROUNDY OF CHICAGO!THE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS WERE FOUNDED IN 1864 BY A HIGH RANKING FREEMASON AS A DIRECT RESPONSE TO THE CIVIL WAR. INITIALLY INTENDED FOR GOVERNMENT CLERK MEMBERSHIP, MOST EARLY MEMBERS OF THE ORDER HOWEVER, WERE CIVIL WAR VETERANS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE. YOUNG FORMER SOLDIERS WHO VOWED THAT SUCH A TRAGEDY SHOULD NEVER REOCCUR. AS ENDORSED BY PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN, THE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS BECAME THE FIRST AMERICAN ORDER GIVEN A CHARTER BY THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES.WELL OVER 100 YEARS OLD! A CLASSIC!NOBLE LION, KING OF MIGHT & PEACE!A GREAT COLLECTING OPPORTUNITYFREE SHIPPING TO USA! FOREIGN buyers INQUIRE ABOUT COSTS!Visit Our Classicliterati sales Each Week For...Fascinating, Historic & Unique Collectible Treasures!Regarded by Collectors Worldwide as the Leading Specialist in Masonic, Knights Templar, Odd Fellows, Fraternal and other Secret Society Antiques & Collectibles! We also Feature Many Other Fascinating Collectibles from Throughout the World!KEEP CHECKING OUR CLASSICLITERATI sales!We Treat You Like Royalty!!!This is a genuine historic ornate antique 1880’s customized Secret Society Commander’s Sword/saber from the exclusive Uniform Ranks military-style Cavalry wing of the Knights Of Pythias, an order inspired by the Masonic Knights Templar. There is no scabbard. We purchased it over 25 years ago with a few other old swords from several Hollywood Prop suppliers going out of business. Unlike their other swords, the only adjustment made here is the shortening of the blade. We sold the others years ago, but held on to this one because the tip is somewhat sharp and wasn’t blunted like the others. We recall, they said it had appeared in countless theatrical productions, some films and TV shows like Bonanza. A very well crafted item. The glowing golden brass Medieval-style Lion-pommel and symbol decorated guard are exquisite.The grip is leather. The blade is etched with Coat-of-Arms and symbolic Crests. Naturally, being well over 100 years old and also having been used in the entertainment field, there is normal expected wear here and there. Although the blade shines nicely, there are scratches along the side. It has a military-type blood groove. Saber is approximately 34 ½ inches. Blade is 26 ½ inches. No scabbard, only sword alone. GENUINE HISTORIC ANTIQUE 1880's ORNATE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS OFFICERS SABER! MODERATELY CUSTOMIZED FOR USE AS A THEATRICAL PROP IN MOVIES, TELEVISION & THEATER PRODUCTIONS! The blade has the etched name of the original owner (we have no idea who this is) and the marking of the maker. This Knights of Pythias Uniform Ranks sword was made by the famous "Roundy Regalia Company of Cicago", whose swords were every inch as masterful as those made by "The Ames Sword Company", “M. C. Lilley & Co”, “The Pettibone Brothers” and “Horstmann of Philadelphia”. A Historical Memento. Do not let it escape!!! We regularly feature extremely attractive and also very rare, top quality antiques including among the finest in Fraternal and Masonic Swords and Historic Relics as well as many other fascinating items. Among our clients are Museums and Archives as well as many collectors the world over. Please keep checking our Classicliterati sales. We try to describe items to the best of our ability. If you have any questions, please ask before offerding. FREE SHIPPING IN USA. Payment is expected within 5 days of sale close. FOREIGN SALES: Shipping this item to another country requires that it will only be sent with full INSURANCE and TRACKING which is EXPENSIVE. International buyers should first ask about exact shipping costs. WE DO NOT SHIP TO any country where the import of this type of item is not permitted. Thank You.THE LEGENDARY KNIGHTS OF PYTHIASThe Illustrious Order of the "Knights of Pythias" were, historically speaking, a significant development from Freemasonry. While NOT a Masonic organization in any way, they were nonetheless, an evolvement from and therefore an integral part of Masonic cultural as well as artistic history. The Order was founded during the Civil War in 1864 by a prominent Freemason named Justus H. Rathbone. It is noteworthy that virtually most early Pythian leaders were also active Freemasons. And most were Civil War veterans. Oddly enough, as the membership gradually grew in numbers, a gentle rivalry developed between the "Knights of Pythias" and the "Freemasons". As the periodic animosities subsided, it was quite common, as was more frequently the case with the "Odd Fellows", that members belonged to the Masonic Order as well. The "Knights of Pythias" remained somewhat open in their use of ritual, and unlike the more secretive and ritually Masonic-like "Odd Fellows", they were less involved with esoteric arts and mystical studies. The principles that comprised the basis of the "Knights of Pythias" originated with the ancient Greek Pythagorean Morality Legend of the Friendship between Damon and Pythias. Borrowing some of their humanistic ideals from Masonic Philosophy and Tradition, the Knights went on to become an International Order that has been active in Philanthropy and in Humanitarian-Oriented Philosophy. They had also established a large Military Branch, known as the "Uniform Ranks, Knights of Pythias". In olden days, during parades, one could marvel at the spectacle of these Majestic Looking Troops marching down the pathway, all dressed up in their Theatrical Uniforms with these Glistening Triangular Knight's Medals, dangling from their Coats, and with Heavily Ornate Swords at their sides. All this activity began with the Horrors of the Civil War. President Abraham Lincoln was an early supporter of the Knights, as he realized that their ritual was symbolic of all the Highest, Most Desirable Ideals. Subsequently. the "Knights of Pythias" became the First American Order to be Chartered by an Act of Congress. Peace through Understanding is their Motto.CHECK OUR sales EACH WEEK FOR A WIDE SELECTION OF THE FINEST FRATERNAL &; MASONIC SWORDS, ANTIQUES & OTHER FASCINATING QUALITY COLLECTIBLES!AND NOW...OUR FINE HISTORIC ITEM...RARE ANTIQUE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS CAVALRY SABERNotice of Copyright OwnershipPlease be advised that ALL and ANY parts of this sale Ad are fully protected under the rules of International Copyright Law. Any unauthorized reproduction of any part or parts of this sale ad (text & picture) is in direct violation of the law as well as of rules. No part or parts of this ad may be reproduced without permission.