Item specifics:Type: Fraternal ceremonial sword. Organization: Knights of the Golden Eagle (K.G.E.). Era: circa 1880 to 1910. Material: steel blade, nickel plated fittings, bone[see note below]. Original/Reproduction: Original.
Description:
Antique Knights of the Golden Eagle (K.G.E.) fraternal sword with its original steel scabbard and hanging chain. These swords were carried by members of the order, which was founded in Baltimore in 1872.
Details
- Eagle perched on the pommel, with a crowned shield and eagle cast into the guard
- "K.G.E." cartouche on the guard
- Scrolled quillons with leaf detail
- Nickel plated fittings
- Pale grip - bone
- Plain bright steel blade with a diamond point, straight, and it draws and sheathes freely
- Steel scabbard with a suspension ring and attached sword hanger chain with an armored knight badge
- Reverse guard has a blank shield panel, never engraved
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