International. A Sovereign Military Order Of The Temple Of Jerusalem, Commander, C.1900 Hold A 1935 Ottweiler/Saar 25

A 1935 Ottweiler/Saar 25

A 1942 Benemerenti Medal -  Pius XII (1939-1958)

by whose devotion a nation lives

in the east end of Ottawa

27 mm x 37

International. A Sovereign Military Order Of The Temple Of Jerusalem, Commander, C.1900 Hold A 1935 Ottweiler/Saar 25(Ordo Supremus Militaris Templi Hierosolymitani). Large silver gilt edged red enamel patriarchal cross on trophy of arms suspension with beaded loop for neck ribbon; the reverse plain, measuring 33 mm (w) x 89. 8 mm (h inclusive of trophy at arms), with period ribbon, 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