Rare GUOOF Masonic Fraternal Sword C. 1820-50

Rare GUOOF Masonic Fraternal Sword Circa 1820-50 By Phil Horstman Early 19th Century Fraternal Masonic Ceremonial Sword Manufactured by Horstmann, Philadelphia. A Diamond-Shaped Blade Decorated Gilded Hilt, Wood Ribbed Handle Wound with Twisted Wire, Cross Guard with Masonic symbols on one side and "G.U.O.O.F" ( Grand United Order of Odd Fellows ) on the Other Straight Blade Decorated with Etched Floral Designs and Owners Name Marked on Ricasso by WM. H. HORSTMANN COMPANY / PHILADELPHIA Indicating that the Sword was Manufactured in 1820-50 Metal Scabbard with Bronze Tone and Brass Fittings in Overall Good Condition Please look at Photos Closely Out of a New York City Estate Bayonet pre post wwi wwii german civil war revolutionary Dixie Emancipatio Proclamation Haversack Militia Musket North Rebel South Union Yankee
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