Please note: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid. Knights Templar bronze seal ring showing an engraved Templar cross within an oval border, the shoulders are engraved with chevrons. Outside diameter: ± 18,7 mm Inside diameter: ± 14,7 - 15,2 mm Bezel: ± 9,3 mm Good and solid wearable condition. Appealing olive-brown patina. Small ring size. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher. TEMPLAR CROSS The Templar cross, also known as the cross pattée, is one of the most iconic symbols associated with the Order of the Knights Templar. They adopted a red cross on their white robes in 1147, but there was no specific style designated, and different Templars used different versions of cross. The cross pattée or Templar cross, is a type of Christian cross with arms that are narrow at the centre, and often flared in a curve or straight line shape, to be broader at the perimeter. For the Templars, wearing this cross served as a constant reminder of their sacred mission and of their vocation to imitate Christ, not only through their prayers, but also through their commitment on the battlefield. The cross pattée became a symbol of the bravery and self-sacrifice of the Templars. It was not simply a religious emblem: it served as a mark of membership in a powerful, respected, but also feared order in the medieval world. To the present day Christians wear crosses and sacred pendants close to their hearts as tangible signs of their faith and Gods presence in their lives. KNIGHTS TEMPLAR The Knights Templar, officially known as the Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon, were a medieval Christian military order founded around 1119 AD. They were active during the Crusades, primarily from the early 12th century until the early 14th century. Their prominence peaked in the 12th and 13th centuries as they played a significant role in the Crusades and the defence of the Holy Land. The order was officially dissolved in 1312 by Pope Clement V under pressure from King Philip IV of France, who sought to eliminate the Templars and seize their wealth. The last Grand Master of the Templars, Jacques de Molay, was executed in 1314, marking the effective end of the order's activities.