Name/Title
Sword Presentation SwordEntry/Object ID
2021.051.001a-bDescription
Knights of Pythias presentation sword. Narrow sword (a) with inscriptions and designs on both sides of blade: "E.S. CONRAD" surrounded by flora, flags, a hand holding a dagger, foliage motifs, and a set of scales. "S.R.A" surrounded by an anchor, coat of arms, line motifs, foliage motifs, and three tools (a mallet and two unidentified tools). "G. F. FOSTER SON & CO. CHICAGO ILL." on blade near rain-guard. Cross-guard is decorated with axes on either side of a knight holding a sword and shield and stepping forward away from the hilt. Grip is made of wood covered with a varnished (?) plain-woven cotton. A decorated metal wire is wrapped around the varnished cotton and secured in the wood. The pommel is an eagle perched on an knight's helmet. Scabbard (b) has a large decorative chape with flags on one side and a star on the other. A metal screw sticks out 1.0cm from the chape. Two raised lockets on the scabbard: "W(?)" and "UR". The "UR" locket has an extended ring on either side. The "W(?)" locket has an extended ring on one side.Acquisition
Accession
2021.051Source (if not Accessioned)
Elliot, MarlainaNotes
Accession Date: 08-Jun-21
Mode of Acquisition: GiftLexicon
Legacy Lexicon
Object Name
Presentation Sword, Sword Presentation SwordCreated By
Friedrich, MareikeCreate Date
June 8, 2021Update Date
June 11, 2025