MASONIC FRATERNAL ARTILLERY SHORT SWORDcirca 1890 A Masonic or fraternal artillery-style short sword, American, circa 1890, lacking its scabbard. The brass or bronze grip is cast with a knight's helmet flanked by crossed weapons above a mantled shield, bordered with scrolling foliate designs, and finished with a downswept quillon crossguard with scrolled terminals. The straight, single-fullered steel blade shows an even, aged brown patina with light surface pitting throughout, consistent with age. Length: 28 inches $120-150
