Subject: Masonic Knight Templar

Culture: Anglo American

Setting: York Rite freemasonry, America 19-20thc

Object: fraternal sword

Royal Armouries Museum > Self Defence Gallery *

"Society sword American, Cincinnati, 19th Century

Fraternal order fervour was at its height in America in the late 19th century,

with the leading 26 Societies boasting over 7 million members between them.

This sword is probably associated with the Knights Templar." ...

White Settlement Historical Museum *

"SWORD This sword was plowed up in a field

just west of Greenwood, TX by Jed Byars in 1925." ...

* Pettibone Bros.

Outlaw Trails Museum *

"CEREMONIAL SWORD OF ... J. C. Feild [SIC] Denison, Texas

Inscription around the cross reads...

'Be Thou Faithful Until Death, Give Thee a Crown of Life'

Sword and Scabbard protected by Chamois Skin Sheath and Leather Scabbard.

Manufactured by the M. C. Lilley & Co [SIC]"

Burleson Visitor Center *

"Sword found between S.E. Tarrant & Warren Streets

on the banks of the Little Booger Creek in Burleson" ...