Sword
Object number94.168.16 a-d
Manufacturer
Wm. H. Horstmann Company
Datec. 1930
Mediummetal; enamel; ivory; chamois; leather; paint
Credit LineGift of Ann M. Ponist
DescriptionMan's presentation sword. Ivory handle with painted decoration, cast metal armorial finial, masonic iconography below handle. Steel blade with inlay decoration in gold on both sides. Steel sheath with metal overlay decoration with three metal rings. Chamois cloth pouch to store sword. Leather carrying case with flap and metal closure. Painted decoration in red on back.Dimensions4.75 x 37.5 in. (12.1 x 95.3 cm)MarksInitials and owner's name on sword and case; back of sheath, 1/77.
Related institution
Freemasons
Previous owner
Allen Morris Klages
Subjects
On View
On view
c. 1900
1917-1919
1939
