knights-templar-sword-belt-with-hangers
Lot 367
Knights Templar Sword Belt with Hangers
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Late 19th - early 20th century, made by Ames Mfg. Co., Chicopee, Massachusetts for the New Haven Commandery, the belt of gold bullion fabric over leather construction with gilt brass hardware, the belt plate naming the locale.

48 in. total length

Fracturing to the bullion; the leather remains supple; overall wear.