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Tuesday, July 04, 2006

Relic declared not Spanish but from Masonic sword

The mystery of a relic found on a rocky slope of Grand Mesa 45 years ago took a new turn when researchers declared it not to be a piece of a cross brought by Spanish explorers.

Instead, the copper plate likely came from the sheath of a Masonic sword about 150 years ago, said David Bailey, chief curator for the Museum of Western Colorado in Grand Junction.

"Now it leads us in a whole new direction," Bailey said. "What was someone with a Masonic sword doing in that area at that time?"


See also: Metal relic an ancient scabbard

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