Help ID a sword

[shinedown]

Hello, I purchased a supposed antique Knights of Malta sword from a local thrift store and I'm just trying to confirm its origins an what not. This is my first time on this site and with any experience buying swords. Thank you!

 

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[danloop]

In Hoc Signo Vinces: "In this sign thou shalt conquer". What I found says it is a Masonic ceremonial sword. Probably made some time in the 1800s. Credit to the internet.

 

[GaRebel1861]

Perhaps a Tyler sword from a Mason’s lodge?

 

[TheCannonballGuy]

Just below the scabbard's top, you see a distinctive version of "Arab-style" tent. That particular version was used as a symbol of the religious fraternity Knights of the Maccabees. See the identical tent, except for its very top, on a KotM buckle in the photo below.

 

[ARC]

Masonic Sword.

 

[steelheadwill]

German steel blade. Nice for carving the easter ham, Christmas goose, or what have you