Antique Victorian Odd Fellows Patriarchs Militant Fraternal IOOF Sword c.1890

Description

Here is a recent estate find. This is a Rare Antique "Named" Odd Fellows Nineteenth Century Ceremonial Fraternal "Patriarchs Militant" IOOF Odd Fellows Sword, made by M.C. Lilley & Co. Columbus Ohio USA.  This is Very Rare as the
The Patriarchs Militant are the Uniformed Branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF), One of the Oldest and Largest Fraternal Orders in the World Today. The Patriarchs Militant were established by the Sovereign Grand Lodge - The International Governing Body of Odd Fellowship - back in 1885. The Blade is Etched with the Former Owner's Name "U.B. Offerle". It is also is Signed by the Maker "M.C. Lilley & Co. Columbus O".  The Steel Metal Scabbard is Original has Intricate Applied Ornate Designs including "Pax Aut Bellum" for Peace or War, "PM" for Patriarchs Militant, with Ornate Bottom 'Acorn' Tip. The Sword measures approx. 35" Long with the Scabbard. The Sword itself measures approx. 34 1/2" Long with a 28" Blade. The Sword has a Wire Wrapped Leather Handle and Aristocratic Crowned Globe Pommel. The Gold Gilt Metal Cross Guard has Ornate Designs in High Relief of "King's Crown, Sword and Staff" and "The Three Links Of Odd Fellowship"
. This is in Overall Good
Original Condition, with a Nice Aged Patina. The Blade is in Overall Good Original Condition, Click and Enlarge Photos for Details! This is a Good Original Example of the Rare Sword!! Don't pass this one up,
I haven't seen one like this before.
It will make a stunning addition to any collection, and a Great piece of Odd Fellows History!!! 9.99
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