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Masonic Dirk in Scabbard
ca. 1880
Ames Sword Company
USA: Massachusetts, Chicopee
a: ivory, gilt brass, metal; b: gilt brass, enamel
overall: 10 1/2 in.; 26.67 cm
Special Acquisitions Fund
80.64a-b

Masonic Dirk in Scabbard; a: dirk: one-piece carved ivory hilt with helmet pommel and scaled grip; Crossguard: gilt with patonce quillons; Blade: straight, tapered double edged diamond section; etched with 'crown of life" square and compass, skull and crossbones; b: scabbard: gilt brass, floral engraved with passion cross; applied red enamel filled cross.