Ceremonial Hatchet?

mgolab · 17th June 2023, 02:45 PM

Hello Again:

Another one of my axes for any comment:

I wanted to share the attached axe, which is clearly marked “June 1910” and is from the IORM fraternal lodge out of Harrisburg PA at the time. Interesting that, from my research, I have never seen a halberd style axe in this form from a fraternal organization.

When I contacted the organization's museum, I was told that some lodges would acquire older axes and used them, especially when the information on the axe is punched in it, as here versus cast in. I wonder if this is an older piece than 1910 and was acquired.

Looks like someone put nickel plating on it which is peeling off and had a handle on it which was falling off/did not fit right.

This one measures 15 inches overall, 6.5 inches from blade to spike/hook and weighs 14.4 ounces.

Thank you.

17th June 2023, 02:45 PM	#1
mgolab Member Join Date: Jun 2023 Posts: 42	Ceremonial Hatchet? Hello Again: Another one of my axes for any comment: I wanted to share the attached axe, which is clearly marked “June 1910” and is from the IORM fraternal lodge out of Harrisburg PA at the time. Interesting that, from my research, I have never seen a halberd style axe in this form from a fraternal organization. When I contacted the organization's museum, I was told that some lodges would acquire older axes and used them, especially when the information on the axe is punched in it, as here versus cast in. I wonder if this is an older piece than 1910 and was acquired. Looks like someone put nickel plating on it which is peeling off and had a handle on it which was falling off/did not fit right. This one measures 15 inches overall, 6.5 inches from blade to spike/hook and weighs 14.4 ounces. Thank you. Attached Images