VINTAGE KNIGHTS OF ST. JOHN'S MASONIC SWORD W. SCABBARD GERMANY

Description

RARE BEAUTIFUL DRESS SWORD FROM CHRISTIAN TEMPLER CRUSADE KNIGHTS OF ST. JOHN.  1800'S?? GERMANY I THINK.   BLACK HANDLE HAS SOME WEAR IN FINISH.  STILL HAS ORIGINAL CHAIN AND SCABBARD.  VERY DECORATIVE.  SEE PICTURES FOR CONDITION.  KNIGHTS HEAD POMMEL.  UNIQUE COUNTER CROSS GUARD WITH PATRIOTIC EAGLE IN THE CENTER.  SIVER METAL SCABBARD WITH K.ST.J.  THE SCABBARD HAS A ORNATE VICTORIAN BOTTOM TIP.   Blade in very good condition. FOUND IN FAMILY ESTATE AND BELONGING TO GREAT UNCLE.