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This ceremonial sword is 35" overall. The unsharpened blade is 27" long. Etched into the blade is "Knights of Columbus" on one side and scroll work on the other side. The scabbard of the sword is wooden with an imitation leather cover.Cast metal guard and pommel.The guard of the sword is golden steel with a cross arm design. The Fourth Degree Emblem is in the middle of the guard. The cross arms are decorated with ornate leaves.
The Order of the Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded in the United States in 1882, it is named in honor of Christopher Columbus and dedicated to the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. There are more than 1.7 million members in 14,000 councils, with nearly 200 councils on college campuses. Membership is limited to "practical Catholic" men aged 18 or older. |
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