✅ SOLVED Masonic Knight Templar Sword?

[Artistman0]

Hi-
What a great site for the appreciation of historical artifacts! Because of this website, I have a pretty good idea of the sword I have, but wanted to just get a double check.

I think I have a Masonic Knight Templar Sword manufactured by MC Lilley. The pommel depicts a knights head with a black grip. The blade has crusader scenes engraved into with along with the name "James M Scott". Not sure what the sheath is made out of, but it does include some scenes on it as well.

Will anyone be able to take a look at the pictures to confirm if this in fact a Masonic Knight Templar Sword? Also, I would like to know what the best way to clean this is.

Thanks!

 

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[bradyboy]

grandfather had the same sword, IMO its from the 60s
brady

 

[diverrick]

I have never seen a black handle before, but it looks to be Masonic. Any history on it?

 

[nhbenz]

I believe the way it's marked indicates a date of 1865-1882

 

[NOLA_Ken]

Your sword would date between 1865 to 1882 The name of the company changed from M.C Lilley & Co. to The M.C. Lilley & Co. Yours is a pretty nice looking sword, but unfortunately they don't bring very high values, if you check completed listings on ebay you'll see them selling in the lower part of between 100 - 200$ mostly. I think they're cool swords, and I'd be happy to hang it on my wall

 

[unclemac]

the crown and cross does suggest Freemasons, Knights Templar

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[ivan salis]

the Knight of Columbus (catholic) also uses a similar design of sword -- its the "door guard's sword" ...

 

[ivan salis]

its a officers sword (Masonic / Knights of Columbus) --- the tylers ( outer door guard ) sword * -- it is mainly symbolic * these days -- tylers are to guard the meeting chamber door and only allow "qualified members" to enter the meeting chambers and to prevent eves droppers from listening in at the door ....

 

[cw0909]

trying to date the Masonic Knight Templar Sword manufactured by MC Lilley
is a little hard to nail down, more nfo about the MC Lilley co. in links

gbooks has some imgs of the I.D. plate/inscription, up to 1865 -1951
https://books.google.com/books?id=J...epage&q=mc lilley and co columbus ohio&f=true

history M.C. Lilley
Templarhistory.com » Blog Archive » Masonic Knight Templar Swords
http://www.columbusmemory.org/sites/columbusmemory.org/files/M_C_Lilley.pdf

i dont think it is a Knights of Columbus sword
Knights of Columbus History of the Sword
Knights of Columbus   Fourth Deg

 

[Tnmountains]

Welcome to the forum and what a cool sword. I like the hilt.

 

[Artistman0]

Thanks everyone for the info. Good to know my thoughts of what this was is confirmed. Can't wait to clean it up and showcase it on the wall!