International. A Sovereign Military Order Of The Temple Of Jerusalem, Commander, C.1900 GTRexclude with some oxidization

with some oxidization

the dagger measuring 349 mm in length

1942 and carries a strong signature in black ink by Generalfeldmarschall Wilhelm Keitel

and is embossed in black with “NSDAP”

International. A Sovereign Military Order Of The Temple Of Jerusalem, Commander, C.1900 GTRexclude with some oxidization(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