Ku Klux Klan Militia Sword?

[Jim McDougall]

Originally Posted by Iliad

Wow! I seem to have quite innocently stirred up a hornets nest! My apologies gentlemen, I had no intention to offend. All I wanted was some comment, and I seem to have got more than I had expected!
I regret any offence caused.
Brian

Hi Brian,
No apologies are necessary Brian, in fact you posted this piece admirably, and it is admittedly a pretty interesting item as I noted. Actually, although it seems the responses might be overreaction, it is simply that some subjects become quickly inflammatory, and I think concerns on that were more the focus. The same concerns come up with certain other regalia such as from WWII, which are gratefully outside the scope of these forums.

I think your sword is truly interesting, and these fraternal dress swords were indeed not intended for any sort of combat use. Despite the sensitivity of its associations, I actually was hoping to add a decidedly objective view on this sword in hopes of assuaging any overreaction clouding the discussion. It would appear that my own response inadvertantly carried much of what I hoped to defer. For that Brian, please accept my apologies instead.

All very best regards,
Jim