Short Masonic Sword – “kadosh” 30th Degree – First Empire Period – Restoration Period – 19th Century

A short Masonic sword, Kadosch, 30th degree, dating from the First Empire-Restoration period, 19th century. Brass hilt. Curved oval guard with a reduced counter-guard decorated with a skull and crossbones in an oval medallion on a radiant sun, bordered at the ends by two lion heads on foliage. Joint arch decorated with foliage and a central medallion with a connecting cord. Quillon end in a shell shape. Pommel inclined forward with a wreath of foliage and a base adorned with a square and compass on one side and a trowel on the other. Checkered ebony grip with vertical grooves. Flat-backed blade with fullers on the spine and a single edge, marked at the ricasso on both sides, with an illegible inscription. Length: 64 cm. Blade length: 50.5 cm. Blade width at the ricasso: 2.3 cm. Blade spine width: at 0.8 cm. Good condition, showing its age and patina, see photos for details. Free shipping within France. International shipping rates available upon request, depending on the destination country. Visit my other items by consulting my gallery and our website: https://www.IrisAntik.com