Medieval Collectibles Catalog : Swords : Renaissance Swords : Masonic Swords
Masonic Swords from Medieval Collectibles
The Masonic sword had several meanings and symbols. The Square symbolizes things of the earth, and it also symbolizes honor, integrity, truthfulness, and the other ways we should relate to this world and the people in it. The Compasses symbolize things of the spirit, and the importance of a good and well-developed spiritual life, and also the importance of self control - of keeping ourselves within bounds. The G stands for Geometry, the science which the ancients believed most revealed the glory of God and His works in the heavens, and it also stands for God, Who must be at the center of all our thoughts and of all our efforts. The Masonic sword is a centerpiece of a group called the Freemasons. The Freemasons were a group of stone workers, craftsmen, blacksmiths and architects, that worked for the material and moral improvement of humanity. Their motto, “What You Make, Makes You,” succinctly defines their purpose and character.