Description: Knights Of Columbus Ceremonial Sword With Scabbard Etched BladeThis sword is 37.5 Inches LongThe earliest versions of the Knights of Columbus sword featured a flying eagle as the grip cap, but by the 1930s—according to most sources—the decapitated head of the Order’s patron, Christopher Columbus, took its place, and has remained there ever since. This sword was produced by Chicago’s T.C. Gleason MFG Co. and represents the first generation of these Columbus head models. We know this because the head is facing left (if you’re looking at the front of the sword), while later editions have him facing forward. Since knights were/are required to carry their scabbard on their left side, the original design kind of made more sense, as Columbus would always be facing in the same direction as the knight that carried him. Over the past 70 years or so, two New York companies—Lynch & Kelly, Inc. and The English Company—have been the primary KOC sword makers. But prior to that, T.C. Gleason looks pretty unchallenged as the national leader. See Pictures (PG24/28 Shelf)
Price: 150 USD
Location: Palm Coast, Florida
End Time: 2024-10-19T18:23:26.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Organization: Knights of Columbus
Signed: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
California Prop 65 Warning: Does Not Apply
