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Knights of Pythias Uniformed Rank Sword and Belt [118168]

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 700.00 USD
Knights of Pythias Uniformed Rank Sword and Belt  [118168]
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Knights of Pythias Uniformed Rank Sword and Belt, c1890-1900. Red leather belt with unique ornate silver chain, silver buckle "UR". Sword with metal sheath is the typical FCB sword with UR emblem on hilt. The fancily engraved sword faces do not have the individual's name filled in. It was actually much rarer for a person's name to be engraved on these swords, and we've handled many. The Uniformed Rank notation is clearly symbolic of the Parade unit of teh Knights of the Pythias, who held grand annual functions around the country with massive parades. Made by Lilly & Co. of Columbus, OH. The belts are rather rare, as are the buckles. Every major city in America had a K of P lodge, and formed an important part in taking care of our "own" before the days of Social Security.

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