Texas Masonic Knights Templar Sword Belt – Chain Link Holders
$75.00
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Texas Masonic Knights Templar sword belt.
Vintage Texas Masonic Knights Templar sword belt featuring sword holder chains and bold fraternal symbolism.
✅ Approx. Size (cm): Length: 36″ x 2″ (91 x 5); Buckle 3″x 2″ (7.5 x 5); Longest chain 21″ (53).
✅ Condition: Fair. Belt backing in poor condition. It is broken and too stiff and should be replaced or removed if you intend to wear the belt. Heavy wear on metal. Originally adjustable but backing is in too bad of shape to work.
✅ Era: 1950s
✅ Mark/Label: Texas in Stars, Hoc Signo Vinces on buckle.
This Texas Masonic Knights Templar sword belt is an evocative piece of Freemasonry regalia.
Vintage Black Belt Details
Vintage Texas Masonic Knights Templar ceremonial belt featuring sword holder chains and bold fraternal symbolism.
- Black and silver striped fabric band with silver-tone hardware.
- Central buckle engraved “In Hoc Signo Vinces”—“In this sign you will conquer.”
- Texas star medallions with red enamel crosses flank the buckle.
- Cylindrical-link metal chains with functional sword clips.
- Measures 36″ x 2″; buckle 3″ x 2″; longest chain 21″.
- Fair vintage condition, please see condition report above.
- Historically worn with a ceremonial sword.
- You can see a bit of the belt in the photo in the historical note below.
VINTAGE CONDITION
HISTORICAL NOTE: TEXAS KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
Historical Note: Texas Knights Templar
The Texas Knights Templar is a prominent branch of the York Rite of Freemasonry, which traces its origins to medieval Christian chivalric orders. Rooted in religious symbolism and moral virtue, the modern Masonic Knights Templar draws inspiration from the legendary crusading knights of the 12th century.
The Texas chapter began in earnest with the establishment of San Antonio Commandery No. 1 in 1855, just a decade after Texas joined the United States. As Freemasonry flourished in the growing republic-turned-state, so did the influence of the York Rite and its highest orders.
Texas Knights Templar members participate in elaborate ceremonies and wear full regalia—including ornate swords, embroidered tunics, and belts like this one—to represent their commitment to faith, integrity, and the Masonic ideals of brotherhood and service. Today, Texas remains home to one of the most active Masonic communities in the country, with commanderies across the state preserving both tradition and fraternity.
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