Sword expert help?

[notme0255]

I have a sword that was given to me by a friend of my parents when I was much younger and didn't know enough to ask about the history of it. Is there somebody over here on the sharp and shiny side that can help me trace its roots so that I can either sell it or keep it because it's cool?

I've attached a couple of pics but have more. Thanks!

 

[hodgepodge]

Ceremonial Masonic sword, from the Knights Templar organization.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200825093832&_rdc=1

and try other Google searches for Knights Templar Sword

 

[rj1974]

Ceremonial Masonic sword, from the Knights Templar organization.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200825093832&_rdc=1

and try other Google searches for Knights Templar Sword

this .

 

[llkoolkeg]

Definitely cool but I'd still probably rather one of those little go-karts with matching fez.

 

[Jimbob2.0]

I think your value depends on provenance and history more than the blade itself

 

[Brads]

Not into swords but I want to say that this thing is so sweet.I want to get into collecting something else and was thinking knifes but swords might be the new thing

 

[A1Uni]

Not terribly valuable unless the person who owned it was famous or infamous, but not junk either.

That would been carried by the Sergeant at Arms of the lodge. I own my grandfather's old Masonic sword, but it is in nearly as nice condition as yours. Nice find.