PATRIARCHS MILITANT SECRET SOCIETY SWORD, LATE 19TH CENTURY

Gilt brass hilt with crossed eagle and wolf head Roman swords forming the guard. Globe form pommel with PATRIARCHAL CIRCLE inscription. Tape wrapped leather covered grip.  26” double edged blade decorated with foliage, sun in splendor, cornucopia, Peace Dove, Pillars of Hercules, standing Hercules, and maker’s name, John D Jennings Grand Rapids MI. Iron scabbard with gilt high relief decorated mounts matching the hilt. The Patriarchs Militant was formed in 1885 by Civil War veterans who were members of the Odd Fellows, and became an independent branch.