Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Military Sword Patterns In Fraternal Society's Use

Jeff D · 12th July 2009, 06:25 AM

Thanks Jim and Glen.

Jim, I think you are referring to the moon, star, and turks head motifs seen? I really have no idea if these are Masonic in nature? What I would really like to see is the square compass, cross crown, etc symbols mixed with the military cluster of arms, drums, dragoon etc symbols on military blades. I never thought of it before, but I have never seen both together.

Glen, I know you are correct that prior to the late 18th century there was a lot of leeway on the type of sword for officers. As you know by the end of it, there started to be regulations. Most of the blue gold seen on these are of the typical military type. If unregulated we should see lots of examples of military and overt masonic symbols because of the obvious masonic presence especially in the officer class. I can't recall any but I know you know these weapons better.

All the Best
Jeff

12th July 2009, 06:25 AM	#8
Jeff D Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 473	Thanks Jim and Glen. Jim, I think you are referring to the moon, star, and turks head motifs seen? I really have no idea if these are Masonic in nature? What I would really like to see is the square compass, cross crown, etc symbols mixed with the military cluster of arms, drums, dragoon etc symbols on military blades. I never thought of it before, but I have never seen both together. Glen, I know you are correct that prior to the late 18th century there was a lot of leeway on the type of sword for officers. As you know by the end of it, there started to be regulations. Most of the blue gold seen on these are of the typical military type. If unregulated we should see lots of examples of military and overt masonic symbols because of the obvious masonic presence especially in the officer class. I can't recall any but I know you know these weapons better. All the Best Jeff