International. A Sovereign Military Order Of The Temple Of Jerusalem, Commander, C.1900 Hold The blade rates at better

The blade rates at better than extremely fine with light contact to base section

Footnote: The Landesschiessen was made up of Tirolean veterans from the Great War who were effectively in the reserve for Second World War service

Each is mounted to an original ribbon with brooch pinback

/ MORT POUR LA PATRIE / 12 JANVIER 1942)

arriving in France on April 26

International. A Sovereign Military Order Of The Temple Of Jerusalem, Commander, C.1900 Hold The blade rates at better(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