Fine quality with silver hilt and mounts. Black japanned grip with inlaid silver cross. 28 ½” blade decorated 2/3 its length with crusades scenes, Masonic symbols, foliage, owner’s name and death’s head (memento mori). The forte with THE M C LILLEY & CO COLUMBUS OHIO. That form of address used 1882-1925 only. All decoration on gold ground completely intact and bright. Quality and construction including the decoration consistent with its early manufacture. Good sound high-quality early example in excellent preservation.