The object that will be discussed in this article is a decorative ceremonial sword.  It belonged to a man named Lowell R. Cuthbert, a member of the local branch of the Freemasons Order. His initials and surname, “L.R. Cuthbert” are engraved into the center of the blade alongside elaborate decorative engravings that give the blade some flourish. Engraved at the bottom of the blade where it meets the hilt is “The Henderson Ames Co Kalamazoo Mich,” which indicates the manufacturer of the sword. The hilt of the blade features a white ivory handle, with one side featuring a stylized Masonic cross, and the other side featuring the initials “LRC”. The blade’s cross guard is made of solid iron or steel and engraved with a floral/fleur-de-lis pattern. The center of the cross guard features a relief of the bust of a knight on both sides of the blade.  The knight wears chainmail and a helmet. The blade’s pommel is also decorative and stylized.  It is shaped to look like a knight’s armet helmet. A chain is connected from the tip of the pommel helmet to the cross guard, which creates a strap for one’s hand.