Lot Details

Wonderfully ornate Knights of Pythias Lodge or Society sword and scabbard.
The most distinctive feature on this sword is the "Knight's Head" pommel with a lion patiently resting on the crest.
Chain acts as a knuckle-guard running from the knight's visor to a phoenix bird on the cross-guard finial.
The clamshell is on the obverse of cross-guard, it is marked U R for Uniform Ranks which was the militant version of the KoP.
Reverse of the cross-guard is usually found the letters FCB (Friendship, Charity, Benevolence).
Blade is highly detailed and is marked on the hilt CINCINNATI REGALIA CO. CINCINNATI O.
Blade length: 28 inches
Tip of sword comes out of toe of scabbard as shown.
Handle is leather wrapped with twisted wire.
Good looking pair here.