It is signed by the Maker "Marvin E. Hall Hillsdale Mich USA". There is a Small Knight Head Trademark Stamped on the Other Side of the Blade Too. In 1884, Marvin E. Hall Became a Dealer in Military and Society Supplies, specializing in G.A.R. and Sons of Veterans Uniforms, Flags, Equipment, Etc. This Enterprise Closed its Doors in 1893. This has a Sharkskin Ray Skin Wire Wrapped Handle with Brass End Cap with Patriotic Eagle. The Brass Cross Guard has The Mottos "Filii Veteranorum" , Which Means Son of a Veteran, and " Gratia Dei Servatus", Which Means "Preserved by the Special Favor of God". The Steel Metal Scabbard Has Brass Hardware With Ornate End, with Great Aged Patina. The Fancy Ornate Blade is an Etched With Patriotic and Civil War Soldier Designs. It is Also Etched "S.V." for Sons Of Veterans. Marvin E. Hall, from Hillsdale, Michigan, was the first Brother from Michigan to become Commander-in-Chief of the Order. He was born in Calhoun County, Michigan, September 1, 1853. He was the youngest of the four children of Horace and Lucetta (Faurote) Hall; the mother, a native of New York State and of French ancestry. Horace Hall was born in Essex County, New York in 1819, where he lived until the age of 21, then made his way to Michigan Territory, locating in Tekonsha Township, Calhoun County, where he was married. Here he was engaged in the sawmill business until sometime in the 1850’s. His wife died in 1855. Horace enlisted in Battery D, (Church’s Battery), 1st Michigan Light Artillery at Burlington, Michigan, on August 28, 1862 as a private. He was 43 years old. Horace was discharged for disability on April 25, 1863 at Triune, Tennessee. In 1877, he moved to Hillsdale, Michigan. He died in 1902, and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery. In April 1883, he arrived in Hillsdale as the representative of the Edison electric light, heading the state agency. He temporarily engaged himself in the nursery business. In 1884, he sold out his interest in this venture and became a dealer in military and society supplies, specializing in G.A.R. and Sons of Veterans uniforms, flags, equipment, etc. This enterprise closed its doors in 1893. About 1888, he also opened a men’s clothing establishment. In 1902, he took on the Perry brothers as partners. A few years later, he sold his half of the business to the Perry’s. This established clothier was operated until the 1950’s at the same location at 24 N. Howell Street. Mr. Hall’s professional practices and his energy and abilities won him the favorable notice of the community. He was a Republican and cast his first presidential vote for General Grant. He served as Secretary of the Hillsdale County Republican Committee and later as the Chairman. In 1887, was appointed to the staff of Michigan Governor Cyrus Luce, holding a Colonel’s commission, during Luce’s tenure in the Executive Office. He was elected Mayor of Hillsdale in the spring of 1887, and served until 1890. He had a warm interest in public education and had served as School Inspector. Socially, he was Chancellor Commander of Hillsdale Lodge No. 45, Knights of Pythias, and was a Knight Templar in the Masonic fraternity. He also belonged to the Sons of Veterans, U.S.A., and was a member of George Lumbard Camp #5 in Hillsdale. He served two terms, from 1886 to 1888, as Colonel, commanding the Michigan Division, and Inspector General of the Order. He was elected Commander-in-Chief at the National Encampment held in Helena, Montana August 8 – 12, 1892. A few years following his term as Commander-in-Chief, his name disappears from the roster of Past Commanders-in-Chief, and membership entirely. His name does re-appear on the charter for State Camp #1 of Detroit, in 1910. It is not known why he had left the Sons of Veterans. No mention of it appears in the Proceedings of the Commandery-in-Chief. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the 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