Auction: January 22, 2023

Lot #358: American Masonic IOOF Patriarchs Militant Fraternal Lodge Swords

(2) "named" Independent Order of Odd Fellows swords each having original owners and manufacturers etched onto blades including sword with name on obverse of blade made by "C.E. Ward Co. New London O" on reverse ricasso having wire-wrapped firm polished black tone grip, gilt finished hilt, gilt and plated scabbard with "47" on reverse of many applied fixtures, including cloth storage bag and personalized leather carry case having same last name as on blade; as well as sword having larger etched motif to obverse and reverse of blade, made by "M. C. Lilley & Co. Columbus O." on obverse ricasso having wire-wrapped leather grip and plated scabbard with "44" on reverse of many applied fixtures