Please contact the contributing institution for more information regarding the copyright status of this object.
Description
Ceremonial sword in metal scabbard. Sword has wire wound leather grip; at top end of grip is crouching lion atop helmet on moustached figure head. Hilt has figure of a falcon at each end and embossed letters "FCB" at center on one side; oval shield with embossed lily blossom and letters "U" & "R" on either side. Engraved on blade: "Knights of Pythias, W. G. Meahr," shield with crossed axes and helmet and knight in armor, letters "KP." On Scabbard: Image of bearded male figure in loin cloth, arms wrapped around two columns. Figure is in leg irons, standing on steps. Letters "FCB" and "KP."
If you're wondering about permissions and what you can do with this item, a good starting point is the "rights information" on this page. See our terms of use for more tips.
Share your story
Has Calisphere helped you advance your research, complete a project, or find something meaningful? We'd love to hear about it; please send us a message.
