Original U.S. Late 19th Century URRM Knights Templar (Freemasonry) Fraternal Sword and Scabbard by Horstmann, Philadelphia U.S. Ammo SEPT 12TH 1848 Clear markings

SEPT 12TH 1848 Clear markings on the barrel read-

the group was assigned to the XX Bombardment Command of the new Twentieth Air Force

showing much use

Also of particular note are very nice Russia braid Epaulets with one pip indicating a rank or Lieutenant General (Generalleutnant)

something rare to encounter

Original U.S. Late 19th Century URRM Knights Templar (Freemasonry) Fraternal Sword and Scabbard by Horstmann, Philadelphia U.S. Ammo SEPT 12TH 1848 Clear markingsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is definitely an interesting sword we have here! While we know who Horstmann of Philadelphia was, as for the URRM fraternity it took some digging. The Knights Templar, full name The United Religious, Military and Masonic Orders of the Temple and of St John of Jerusalem, Palestine, Rhodes and Malta (URRM), is a fraternal order affiliated with Freemasonry. Unlike the initial degrees conferred in a regular Masonic