Comments on: Knights Templar – In Hoc Signo Vinces

By: RFM

RFM — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:32:16 +0000

Response to:
“It is a 32 degree angle for a 32nd degree Mason. The sword was/is a ritual sword given when one reaced that rank in the Masons; it is unlikely more than 100 years old.”

There is no significance to the specific angle of the cross, and it certainly has nothing at all to do with rank, etc. This symbol is used by the Knights Templar of the York Rite of Freemasonry. The 32nd and 33rd degrees are part of the Scottish Rite. The two are two entirely separate branches of Masonry.

As to the age of the sword, the HENDERSON-AMES company was in business under that name from 1893-1923.

By: Elisha A. Williams Sr.

Elisha A. Williams Sr. — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:47:46 +0000

I have a Knights Templar sword that has a ivory handle, skull and cross bones, and the opposit side has In Hoc Signo Vinces. The blade has the name Henry B. Loucks Jr., the scabbord has a red cross through a crown,red cross in the middle with a crown above it and a red cross on the bottom with slight damage to it. Can someone help me out in determining the value of it.Handle has Hugh de Payens Commandery no. 30.

By: Yolie

Yolie — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 03:37:05 +0000

Some one traded a sword with my husband. The sword has a ivory handle with a knight helment on top and a chain connecting to another piece. with a red cross and crown with white dots on the part that disconnects from the sword. with the name Fred H. Randall engraved on it also the initials on the ivory part that has a cross placed through the crown. very roman like sword. It has the words knights templar 21 on it. The Petibone bros. mfg. co. cincinnati ohio engraved on it to. Curious how old is this sword and any information on it would be helpful.

By: don

don — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 03:01:45 +0000

It is a 32 degree angle for a 32nd degree Mason. The sword was/is a ritual sword given when one reaced that rank in the Masons; it is unlikely more than 100 years old.

By: Maria Marquez

Maria Marquez — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 02:06:28 +0000

We have a sword apparently an old Templar sword. We found it in southwest in Mexico. We want to know how old it is and its history. It has the emblem IN HOC SIGNO VINCES, it is around a red cross.Can any one help us in our search.

By: faye weaver

faye weaver — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 20:38:26 +0000

My husband just showed me a sword almost identical to the one you described that was handed down to him from his father. I would be interested to know what you found out.

Thanks

By: Phil

Phil — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:44:56 +0000

I have a small coin collection and recently examined a coin that my mother gave to me a few years ago. The coin’s obverse side depicts the bust of Queen Victoria facing left, with the words “Dei Gracia”, note that it does not say “Dei Gratia” which is common to most other British coins. The obverse side most closely resembles a double flourin, except for the “c” in “gratia”. The reverse side has the phrase “in hoc signo vinces” or “in this sign you will conquer” around the outside and surrounding an Order of Christ cross. Also, there is no date visible. I can’t find a similar coin after an extensive search on the internet, but have found some background information that may help in its identification. My mom is from Portugal, and that is where she found the coin. The Order of Christ was founded in Portugal around 1317, after it was transformed from the Knights Templar. The order survived until about 1910, when the Portuguese monarchy ended. The trouble is that I can’t seem to find a connection to Queen Victoria. I am wondering if you have any information about the coin, or have even heard of such a thing. I can scan an image of the coin if you request it.

By: G. McCarthy

G. McCarthy — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 05:26:37 +0000

A lot of you with swords in the U.S. Should also consider that it may be a knights of Columbus KofC sword (Catholic) they have dress uniforms and swords for ceremonies and wakes amoungst other duties.
Unless of course it has distinct Mason Symbols.

Also, Coins could also be from portugal if they are old or found at seasides.

My 2 cents

By: piglegs

piglegs — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:07:21 +0000

My sword has the jolly roger on the bottom of the blade near the handle, it also has a impression of West Germany on the bottom of the blade. The name is William Cunnis, i think, i can’t quit make it out. White ivory grip, engravings on blade and great leather case.

By: sarah

sarah — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 23:19:56 +0000

i have a sword that was my great-grandpas and it is a knight of apythias sword made from m.c lilly company in coloumbus ohio in the years of 1923-1925. i want to know a little more about it. here are the details of the sword.

-top of the grip there is a knight helmet with a griffin on it.
-white ivory grip (no cracks)
- a cross with a triangle through it on one side and his initials on the other.
-coat of arms right before the blade starts (on the T section, base)
-a mongoose or a badger stamped or carved at the beginning of the base of the blade.
-on the length of the sword there are various engraved pictures of:
a campsite with tents, a jousting knight, a knight holding a flag, a building resembling the whit house but surrounded by palm trees.

- on the scabbard the letter “T” printed next to each screw. i have a name too Chas H. Sorg. i as well have the in hoc signo vinces but i already know what that means. it’s latin for in this sign, you shall conquer. help me figure out more info!!