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Early 1890's Masonic Sir Knight Templar Ceremonial Sword
Ceremonial Regulation
Use as your Sword for your Commandery, or Historic Display!
Made by E.A. Armstrong Mfg Co in Chicago Illinois Circa 1892-1894
Made for Sir Knight M.J. Hosler
Incredibly Ornate and Incredible Condition for a Sword over 133 years old!
39 1/2" overall length
No cracks or chipsApologies for the lighting in the photos - this is a hard one to photograph
Masonic Knights Templar sword, made between 1892-1894. The EA Armstrong Company was a military equipment supplier that became a fraternal regalia supplier. It was founded in Detroit MI in 1868, and moved to Chicago, IL in 1892, In 1894 it was acquired by the Ames Sword Company (a subsidiary of Ames Manufacturing).
Armstrong was a major military sword manufacturer. Most ceremonial swords they produced shared blades with "staff and field officer" swords from the civil war era. They are very fast, ultra light and flexible, they can be flexed over 90° and return true. These were among the best fraternal swords made.
Highly detailed and ornate
I DO NOT clean or polish antique items to retain its original patina, you may polish out any marks yourself if you choose - Sword has rub marks and slight oxidation in a couple spots that will polish out - NO pitted Rust
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