Description:

Ceremonial Presentation sword for Dayton S. Hessler. The sword is fully and properly marked by the Maker. ….. “The M.C. Lilley & Co, Columbus, Ohio”. The Patriarchs Militant fraternal order was first established in the United States circa 1841 and continues to this day. They are a branch of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) and considered Uniformed Ranks. This organization is very closely related to the Masons, about as close as one can get without actually being Masonic. The most distinctive features on this sword are the "globe-shaped" pommel. The cross-guard has a panel in the center that displays a crown through which are placed a shepherd's crook and a sword. The hilts are usually cast brass, and the grip is usually made up of a wood core, over which is wrapped black leather, which is in is wrapped with a decorated brass ribbon-wire. The scabbards are of tubular sheet-rolled steel, with brass mounts (throat, drag, hanger bands, etc.); an intertwined PM is usually on the 2nd hanger band. The words Pax aut Bellum (Peace or War) is found on the sword blade and scabbard. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

  • Dimensions: 28" long blade and 34.25" total length
  • Condition: Good Condition with some wear on the back side of the scabbard. There is wear on the sword as well (see pics)

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July 1, 2019 6:00 PM EDT
Canandaigua, NY, US

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