29" blade finely decorated with Crusades scenes, Masonic motifs, and the owner's name, with the gold background faded. Forte marked THE HENDERSON AMES CO. KALAMAZOO MICH. dating it before 1933 when the company was sold. Silvered hilt with black Japanned grip mounted with a silver cross. Plated scabbard decorated with knight’s scene and cross/crown in foliage. Fine gilt silver mounts of high relief with enamel inlay (complete). Original cloth sword bag and leather sword case with monogrammed escutcheon. Leather dry and worn. A sword of premium quality and excellent preservation.
