Knights of Pythias Sword Masonic Fraternal FCB Scabbard

Knights of PythiasFraternal Sword  Check out the pictures below.  This is a Knights of Pythias highly decorative sword with nickel scabbard. A chain Bond of Steel runs from the Knights Head pommel to double Phoenix crossguard and shield with emblazoned "U R", the reverse has "F C B" on crossguard for Friendship, Charity and Benevolence.The Pythians were the first Fraternal Organization chartered by the United States Congress and President Lincoln in 1864.  Its' goal was to bring the both sides of a warring Nation back to Peace and Brotherhood. Symbology and lettering:# "UR" - Uniform Rank# "FCB" - Friendship, Charity, Brotherhood# Figural lily# Mounted Knight# Knights Helmet# Knights Helmet with shield and battle axe or halberd# "KP" - Knight of Pythias# Figure of Samson toppling columns  The Knights of Pythias had a military branch known as the Uniformed Rank from some timeafter August of 1870 until 1955, swords of this type will have the letters "UR" on them.Swords also play a ... Read More