International. A Sovereign Military Order Of The Temple Of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Badge, c.1950 Archive thereby agreeing to committing 12

thereby agreeing to committing 12 years of mandatory service to the Waffen-SS

Although very well-preserved

Instituted 1966

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flanked by a date of “1914”

International. A Sovereign Military Order Of The Temple Of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Badge, c.1950 Archive thereby agreeing to committing 12(Ordo Supremus Militaris Templi Hierosolymitani). A bronze gilt red enamel patriarchal cross on crown suspension with beaded loop for neck ribbon; the reverse plain, measuring 33 mm (w) x 95. 96 mm (h inclusive of crown), without sash, remains extremely fine. Footnote: The original Order of Knights Templar was created early in the 12th Century to ensure the security of the many pilgrims who travelled from Europe to Jerusalem after the first crusade of