What and age

[oldrocks2]

t was very dull and didn't look like it was ever sharpened. Next time I go see her I will get better pics. and test it for silver.

[SurfaceHunter]

Check to see if the blade has been sharpened or if it’s dull

[Uncle Trav]

Pattern on the blade looks almost Celtic and the cross guard figure kinda reminded me of a representation of “The Green Man”

[Uncle Trav]

I had thought maybe an item from some sort of fraternal order or group but those are most often marked for such a group. Mysterious indeed

[2ndoldman]

I'm thinking silver and ceremonial. Love to see better pictures too.

[oldrocks2]

Will next time I go see her.

[Lindenmeier-Man]

Good idea !

[Uncle Trav]

Can ya get a bit sharper pic of the lettering?

[oldrocks2]

Good thought. will try it if she wants me to.

[SurfaceHunter]

Probe around maybe there is a shield

[oldrocks2]

None that I can see but may be hidden by glass gems. Cant see a seam in the handle indicating a 2 piece one though. I think it is a prop of some type but being buried in her garden cant figure as she moved there 20+yrs ago and started the re store then. No edge at all so almost gotta be a prop. The caricatures on the cross guard I thought someone would recognize. No valuable Roman sword for sure.

[SurfaceHunter]

Screws in the handle?

[Uncle Trav]

Cool. Looks like a theater stage prop piece.

[oldrocks2]

SE Iowa 16 in. feels like pewter ?

[Hoss]

what state ? how long is it?