HELP, what kind of sword is this??

[PEB]

last two

[SCHUPO]

Having Federal shields on the Guards would make this a Militia NCO (or para-military) sword....the grip has been wrapped, either with tape or maybe leather, but these are NOT the original grip material. The cheap blade would indicate this to be late 1800s/early 1900s (The early bonehandled Militia swords would have a better quality blade).

Without a sheath and with a "played with" grip- this would have little value or interest to most American Sword Collectors, unfortunately.

There are Faternal Swords of similiar pattern, but they wouldn't have the Federal Shields....
John G.
Mainemilitaria

I agree that it is a "parts is parts" sword that has been repaired or played with. These do not have much value in excellent condition and worth little or nothing like this I am afraid.

[Notaguru]

Look in Peterson's "The American Sword 1775-1945", pages 14-15, plate 11. This sword is listed as a Militia NCO's sword, 1840-70. The design was used well into the 1900's by fraternal organizations. I've had maybe a dozen over the years. If they're not in Exc. or better condition, it's a tough sell. The grip does appear to have a leather wrap (no electerical tape) but the grip itself appears to have been replaced, the shape is wrong.

[Bigbander]

Perhaps Masonic?

/G\
v

[Capt. R]

It is most likely a fraternal or lodge sword dating from anywhere from 1870 to 1920 in my opinion. If I had to venture a guess as to the particular fraternal order, I'd gues POSA or Patriotic Order Sons of America. You can google that and see the American symbology that they used to include the star spangled shield seen on this sword langet.