International. A Sovereign Military Order Of The Temple Of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Badge, c.1950 Newly Listed / Canal du Nord /

/ Canal du Nord / Sept

on a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon - with a paper collector’s tag attached to the reverse

as well as moderate traces of molding from storage

the snap button is no longer functional and minor material fatigue is evident

obverse bearing an American soldier in front of a figure representing Liberty

International. A Sovereign Military Order Of The Temple Of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Badge, c.1950 Newly Listed / Canal du Nord /(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