Auction: January 22, 2023

Lot #357: Knights of Tented Maccabees and Knights of Pythias Fraternal Lodge Sword Assortment

(3) "named" lodge swords each having name etched to obverse and additional motifs / insignias etched to obverse and reverse of blade; including KOTM sword made by "The Pettibone Bros. Mfg. Co. Cinti. O" on reverse ricasso, having wire-wrapped leather grip and nickel plated magnetic scabbard, various "KOTM" insignias throughout; KOTM sword made by "M. C. Lilley & Co Columbus O" on reverse ricasso, having polished wood grip, copper alloy scabbard with applied figural motifs; and a Knights of Pythias sword made by "M. C. Lilley & Co Columbus O" on reverse ricasso, having polished wood grip and plated magnetic scabbard retaining hanger chain with related insignias including "FCB" throughout sword and scabbard