RARE EARLY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR SWORD

Silvered hilt and scabbard mounts showing early hand finishing and engraving Scabbard tip mount lacking). Predating the later enamel embellished examples. Ebony grip with hand engraved silvered cross. 28 ⅜” double edged blade decorated with crusades scene, crown & cross, square and dividers, and owner’s name with remnants of gold background. The ricasso marked E A ARMSTRONG DETROIT MICH. Armstrong was established in 1868 and moved to Chicago in 1892 dating the sword, 1868-92.