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Rare Vintage C.E. Ward Count Reinfred Complete Fraternal Ceremonial Costume with Matching Leg Gaiters
Offered is a rare vintage ceremonial costume manufactured by The C.E. Ward Company of New London, Ohio, one of America’s premier makers of fraternal regalia and ritual costumes. The interior maker’s tag identifies this character as “Count Reinfred,” a named medieval ceremonial role, making this a much more desirable piece than an unmarked or generic robe.
The costume features a rich purple tunic accented with gold cord trim, silver chainmail-pattern sleeves, an embroidered black heraldic eagle crest on a white shield, decorative snap accents, and includes the original matching chainmail-pattern leg gaiters with adjustable straps and stirrups, creating a complete display and wearable ceremonial outfit.
This costume was likely produced for use in fraternal degree work, ritual pageantry, or medieval-themed ceremonial performances. Complete examples with their original matching leg covers are becoming increasingly difficult to find.
Measurements
Tunic
* Shoulder to shoulder: 20”
* Pit to pit: 24”
*Chest 48”
* Waist across tunic 24”
* Sleeve length: 25”
Matching Leg Gaiters
* Top opening circumference: 20”
* Length: 27”
Overall, the costume is in very good vintage condition with light age-appropriate wear. Colors remain vibrant, embroidery is intact, and I did not note any major tears, repairs, or missing decorative components. There may be light wrinkles from storage and minor signs of age consistent with vintage ceremonial garments.
Please note that the single AI generated photo to show the fullness of the outfit do not reveal its age and review all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the description and accurately represent the condition and completeness of the item.
This is an outstanding opportunity for collectors of Masonic regalia, fraternal organizations, ritual costumes, medieval pageantry, theatrical wardrobe, or C.E. Ward memorabilia, and would also make an impressive display piece.
*✅Leg Gaiters match the silver “chainmail” sleeves of the tunic.
* ✅ original to the C.E. Ward costume.
* ✅ Include the original adjustment straps and stirrups.
* ✅ the outfit is significantly more complete than most surviving examples.
