International. A Sovereign Military Order Of The Temple Of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Badge, c.1950 Archive Instituted 1966

Instituted 1966

A 1934 Sportfest der SA Standarte 6 Feuchtwangen badge (17

and his experience as correspondent of the Montreal "Star" during the North West Rebellion

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

Each strap is adjusted with a functional gilded bronze buckle featuring two raised lion heads

International. A Sovereign Military Order Of The Temple Of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Badge, c.1950 Archive Instituted 1966(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