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Throughout the history of the Color Corps they have carried a variety of different swords. Over time these swords have evolved much like the Color corps itself. Sadly, much like the history of the Color Corps, very few resources are available to tell about this evolution. The table below represents an ongoing process of exploration and re-discovery to begin with we have listed the Four main styles that have existed. We begin with the earliest type carried and go up to the present.
| SWORD IMAGE |
MANUFACTURER/YEARS IN SERVICE |
NOTES |
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Unknown, most probably:
T.C. Gleason Mfg. Co.
Chicago.
1900-19?? |
Sword Notes:
This is the earliest type of sword carried, this is the so called "eagle head" sword. This particular example is in very good condition considering the age, it is interesting to note that this example does not seem to have ever been engraved, however I have scene Eagle Headed swords with the tradition KofC engraving on the blade.
Sword Specs:
Blade Length: 28.125 Inches
Blade Details Front: None
Blade Details Rear: None
Scabbard Length: 30 Inches
Total Length in Scabbard: 36.5 Inches
Maker Mark: None
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Lynch and Kelly,
Utica N.Y.
19??-19?? |
Sword Notes:
From what I have been told this is the second style. With Columbus's head facing "Sideways."
Sword Specs:
Blade Length: 28 Inches
Blade Details Front: Scroll Work w/ Knights of Columbus
Blade Details Rear: Scroll Work
Scabbard Length: 29.5 Inches
Total Length in Scabbard: 36.25 Inches
Maker Mark: (on Front) Lynch and Kelly, Utica NY
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T.C. Gleason Mfg. Co.
Chicago
1950's?? |
Sword Notes:
At some point the head was turned forward much like we use today. This example was made in Germany.
Sword Specs:
Blade Length: 28 Inches
Blade Details Front: Scroll Work
Blade Details Rear: Scroll Work w/ Knights of Columbus
Scabbard Length: 29.75
Total Length in Scabbard: 37 Inches
Maker Mark: (on rear) T.C. Gleason Mfg. Co. Chicago Made in Germany
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Lynch and Kelly,
Utica N.Y.
19??-Present |
Sword Notes:
Current Sword Carried by all Color Corps members. It is also the only sword style that is allowed to be carried. This example is a Lynch and Kelly model.
Sword Specs:
Blade Length: 27.25 Inches
Blade Details Front: Scroll Work w/ Knights of Columbus
Blade Details Rear: Scroll Work
Scabbard Length: 29.50 Inches
Total Length in Scabbard: 36.25 Inches
Maker Mark: None |
| MANUFACTURER |
NOTES |
| TC Gleason Mfg CO. |
No longer producing Knights of Columbus regalia |
| C.E. Ward Company of New London, Ohio |
No longer producing Knights of Columbus regalia |
| Lynch and Kelly |
Current supplier of Knights of Columbus regalia and equipment. |
| English Company |
Current supplier of Knights of Columbus regalia and equipment. |
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