| SWORD IMAGE |
MANUFACTURER/YEARS IN SERVICE |
NOTES |
|
Unknown, most probably:
T.C. Gleason Mfg. Co.
Chicago.
1900-19?? |
Sword Notes:
This is the earliest type of sword carried, this is the so
called "eagle head" sword. This particular example is in very
good condition considering the age, it is interesting to note
that this example does not seem to have ever been engraved,
however I have scene Eagle Headed swords with the tradition KofC
engraving on the blade.
Sword Specs:
Blade Length: 28.125 Inches
Blade Details Front: None
Blade Details Rear: None
Scabbard Length: 30 Inches
Total Length in Scabbard: 36.5 Inches
Maker Mark: None |
|
Lynch and Kelly,
Utica N.Y.
19??-19?? |
Sword Notes:
From what I have been told this is the second style. With
Columbus's head facing "Sideways."
Sword Specs:
Blade Length: 28 Inches
Blade Details Front: Scroll Work w/ Knights of Columbus
Blade Details Rear: Scroll Work
Scabbard Length: 29.5 Inches
Total Length in Scabbard: 36.25 Inches
Maker Mark: (on Front) Lynch and Kelly, Utica NY |
|
T.C. Gleason Mfg. Co.
Chicago
1950's?? |
Sword Notes:
At some point the head was turned forward much like we use
today. This example was made in Germany.
Sword Specs:
Blade Length: 28 Inches
Blade Details Front: Scroll Work
Blade Details Rear: Scroll Work w/ Knights of Columbus
Scabbard Length: 29.75
Total Length in Scabbard: 37 Inches
Maker Mark: (on rear) T.C. Gleason Mfg. Co. Chicago Made in
Germany |
|
Lynch and Kelly,
Utica N.Y.
19??-Present |
Sword Notes:
Current Sword Carried by all Color Corps members. It is also the
only sword style that is allowed to be carried. This example is
a Lynch and Kelly model.
Sword Specs:
Blade Length: 27.25 Inches
Blade Details Front: Scroll Work w/ Knights of Columbus
Blade Details Rear: Scroll Work
Scabbard Length: 29.50 Inches
Total Length in Scabbard: 36.25 Inches
Maker Mark: None |
