Antique 1800's P.O.S.A George Washington Figural Fraternal Secret Society Sword

Description

Here is a recent estate find. This is a Rare Antique 1800's Victorian Figural 'George Washington' Named 'Patriotic Order Of The Sons Of America' POSA Ceremonial Secret Society Sword with Scabbard and Ornate Signed Etched Blade circa 1850.
The Patriotic Order Sons of America was one of several Patriotic Nativist Organizations founded in the wake of the anti-alien riots of 1845-46. It was anti-immigrant and anti-Catholic and its philosophy was not that far removed from the Know-Nothing Party, a violent political movement that today would easily be classified as a terrorist organization
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This is a Rare Early Sword with Wire Wrapped Leather Handle with Figural George Washinton Head Pommel. It has a Cast Metal Counter Guard with "Patriotic Eagle" In The Center.  This has a Nickel Scabbard with Applied Designs Including a Patriotic George Washington  Bust in a Star with Crossed Arrows and an Eagle, also POSA, and an Acorn Tip. The Sword is Signed by the Maker "
Rowland & Orr. Phila
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The Blade is etched with the former owners name "C. Glick
" on One Side, and "P.O.S.A." on the Other.  The Sword measures approx. 37 1/4" Long with the Scabbard. The Sword itself measures approx. 36 1/4" Long with a 30" Blade, Overall Good Original Condition As Pictured, With a Nice Aged Patina!  The Sword Fits Nicely in the Scabbard, The Handle Has Some Play, Overall Good Original Condition with Some Wear From Age, Click and Enlarge Photos for Details.  This is a very Rare Fraternal Sword, I haven't seen one like this before. Don't pass this one up, It will make a stunning addition to any collection! 9.99
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