International. A Sovereign Military Order Of The Temple Of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Badge, c.1950 GTRexclude (Heer Insignien für einen Leutnant

(Heer Insignien für einen Leutnant der Infanterie)

rim engraved HERZOGTHE GOTHA VND ALTENBURG MDCCCXIV MDCCCXV

Medalla de Sufrimientos por la Patria

also of Montreal

It features manufacturer's markings

International. A Sovereign Military Order Of The Temple Of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Badge, c.1950 GTRexclude (Heer Insignien für einen Leutnant(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