Knights of Pythias:
Master-at-Arms
Short-Sword
(British Columbia)

This sword is a representative example of another common society or lodge sword used by the Master at Arms during Knights of Pythias (British Columbia) ceremonies. The most distinctive feature is that it is a "short sword" and that it is very similar to the French Model 1831 Foot Artillery Sword and the U.S. Model 1832 Foot Artillery Sword (although the subject sword is smaller in bulk and scale).
Cast into the grip is a feather or fish-scale pattern. The cross-guard ends in circular finials; pommel displays a "~1/4 dot, surround by eight 'seed-like' dots, all encircled."
The hilts are cast in a variety of metals - usually "white-metal" - and can be found plated or unplated.
The scabbard is black leather-covered-rolled-steel with nickel-plated steel throat and drag (with a "man's face" design at the tip). These swords are rugged in appearance and although not intended for combat, I suppose in an emergency it was possible.
A comparable sword is listed in the Ames Sword Company catalog of the late 1800's as item number 331 under I.O.O.F. [Independent Order of Odd Fellows] - Short Swords, "Roman Sword, Black Leather Scabbard."
Fraternal, Lodge, or Society swords are relatively inexpensive to own and are fun to collect.
There are seemingly infinite variations and I have owned many.
Most are totally devoid of markings and found in infinite degrees of condition.