Q My son bought a Knights of Pythias ceremonial sword and scabbard at an estate sale several years ago and gave it to me in the 1970s. The handle is black leather with some gold wrap. A helmeted head with a lion on top is at the end of the hand. The shield has ”U” and ”R” with a lily between them. ”FCB” is on the blade cover with a figure of Hercules below it. The blade is in beautiful condition, silver with gilt paint designs. It says ”The E.R. Armstrong Co., Detroit, Mich.” near the hilt. It’s 39 inches long. I’m downsizing and wonder if it has any value?
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