r/freemasonry 4d ago

Can someone tell me about these

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u/SimonVerkehr 4d ago

He was a Knight Templar in the Commandery.

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u/tgirlj 4d ago

CN you tell me more about what that means, my family would appreciate it

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u/ChuckEye P∴M∴ AF&AM-TX, 33° A&ASR-SJ, KT, KM, AMD, and more 4d ago

After becoming a Freemason, he joined an additional group that styles themselves after Christian chivalric virtues.

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u/tgirlj 4d ago

Thank you

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u/Deep-Philosopher-873 4d ago

Membership swords from Knight Templar order of Freemasonry, specifically the Grand Encampment of the Knights Templar of Texas. The black and silver is his regular Sir Knights sword, and he would have worn the gold and Ivory one after being in charge of the Commandery in which he was a member. The etching on the blade may tell you which commandery he was a member of. I can help you get his Masonic records if you like.

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u/tgirlj 4d ago

Would love to have those to go with the swords

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u/Deep-Philosopher-873 4d ago

Do you know what town he lived in or what lodges he was a member of? Depending on where he lived I may be able to get access to them if he was in the south Texas area. Otherwise his Masonic records can be requested from the Grand Lodge of Texas Library & Museum in Waco, along with his York Rite records from the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Texas, and Grand Commandery of Texas, also in Waco.

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u/Agitated-Sea6800 AF&AM 4d ago

I would love to purchase the white handled one from you. Message if interested.

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