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ARTIFACT:
Wonderful 19th century Knights Templar sword, ornate scabbards, and hilt, fully engraved blade. Custom leather case. Sword and case named to original owner, Charles J. Getz. The Templar Order was established in 1118 to ensure the custody of the Holy places and to protect the pilgrimage routes. The Knights Templar is the final order joined in the York Rite. This body is modeled on the historical Knights Templar to carry on the spirit of their organization. The sword depicts a crowned Passion Cross inscribed with "In Hoc Signo Vinces", a Latin rendition of a Greek phrase meaning "in this sign you will conquer. The pommel is a knight's helm with a chain guard.
VINTAGE:
Circa 19th Century
SIZE:
Sword: 36 ½" x 1" Case: 37 1/2" x 7" at its widest.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Wooden handle with inlaid silver, etched steel blade with ornate plated details. Ornate plated and enameled details on scabbard, with leather case.
ATTACHMENT:
N/A
MARKINGS:
THE MCLILLEY & CO. COLUMBUS, OHIO (and just beneath, sword is engraved GERMANY), the scabbard is numbered, #37
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a small collection of Knights Templar items which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAJJX14 LBGEX10/14 UTL6/16
CONDITION:
8- (Very Fine—Excellent): Sword shows moderate wear, nearly all the etching details remain intact on the blade, pommel and guard have a good amount of plating remaining, along with painted details. Leather case is separating at the seams in some areas and the closure is missing.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
