third time out sword fond

[rig runner09]

it toke me three hrs to remove this sword from its resting place

 

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[rmptr]

Well, I went to Knights of Pythias and found this...



I guess the pommel looks same as you Templars?

This site has some sort of sword identification thingy...

http://arms2armor.com/Swords/pythias1.htm

Good luck in your quest, Sir Knight!

 

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[Bridge End Farm]

now thats a find

awesome discovery bet it did take a while to get it out of that tree

I probably would not of known what it was sticking out like that

awesome

 

[GL]

Banner.

 

[muleskinner]

No doubt, it's banner caliber. Tons of questions unanswered.
Hammer that spot!

 

[Montana Jim]

No doubt, it's banner caliber. Tons of questions unanswered.
Hammer that spot!

Maybe... but - there are a ton of sword makers for masonic outfits and tons have been made - strictly ceremonial and very opulent.

Personally... without better pictures... good luck on an ID.

 

[Jeep]

Great Find Sir Knight

Anything else hidden under that tree?

 

[ivan salis]

catholic knights of columbus sword * knights templer * (equal to the tyler's sword is masonic rites)--the door guard during rites * sword more for show than use but in a pinch it could be used as a sword.(weapon)

 

[DANGLANGLEY]

Thou hast been Knighted, Sir Ridge Runner!!!

Awesome find and great patience to remove it from the tree.

DANGLANGLEY

 

[rig runner09]

here are some more pics a little better but not much and thanks for the responds the only history on this property is there was a home build on this property in 1910 i bout the property 9 yr ago there is a old fresh water spring in cased in red brick that i clean out ever spring not more then 25ft from spring was the sword but that is all i know about the property for now

 

[ivan salis]

see the knights head end in the hilt? and the cross guard styling ?

 

[Newt]

Nice find!
Newt

 

[Tin Nugget]

That thing must have been pulled up out of the dirt as that tree grew. Does make you wonder what else may be under that tree!

 

[Montana Jim]

Most likely an Lilley, Ames, Henderson Ames, or some such maker. It's age may be mid 19th century, and by the looks of it - wow, it might be. Ames is STILL making these swords today... you'll find many with a google search and might find a match to this one.

FRANK HENDERSON
Kalamazoo MI 1850-1871

FRANK HENDERSON
Kalamazoo MI 1873-1893

LILLEY AMES CO.
Columbus Ohio 1951-1953

THE LILLEY-AMES CO.
Columbus Ohio 1931-1951

THE LILLEY CO.
Columbus Ohio 1925-1931

THE M. C. LILLEY & CO
Columbus Ohio 1882-1925

M. C. LILLEY & CO
Columbus Ohio 1865-1882

MITCHELL C. LILLEY
Columbus Ohio up to 1865

HENDERSON & GIDDINGS
Kalamazoo MI 1871-1873

HENDERSON-AMES
Kalamazoo MI 1893-1923
and Chicago IL

A HUGE list of society sword makers is here: http://www.ruble-enterprises.com/society.htm

 

[cwdigger]

It looks like it has def. been there a while, That is one awsome find.

I vote BANNER!!!!

CW
www.wedigdixie.com

 

[Mr Tuff]

cool find lucky no one ran in to it in the dark..

 

[mike in pa]

that is sweet.I vote banner!!!!!

 

[outback2000]

Freakn sweet banner for sure

 

[KirkTN]

That's probably the most unique discovery I've seen. Findin a sword alone outstanding, finding it in the position it was in is really cool!

 

[rjw4law]

Nice sword, never got one.

 

[Twin Digger]

Once in a lifetime find!!!!! Wow.. very nice

Way to go my friend.

Happy Hunting. your year is done.

Twin Digger