Medieval, Crusaders Era Knights Templar Ring
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Medieval Crusaders era Knights Templar bronze ring with a lozenge bezel and engraved cross Pattée, small ring size with a dark patina, outer diameter about 18.7 mm and inner diameter 14–14.3 mm, bezel 12.7 x 8.8 mm, dating to the 12th–13th century, acquired in 2024 in the Netherlands, authentic original with a Certificate of Authenticity available on request, EU shipping only.
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Medieval Crusaders era, bronze Knight Templar ring with a lozenge bezel and engraved cross Pattée. Plain ring band.
-> The cross pattée or Templar cross has arms that are narrow at the centre and are flaring in a curved or straight line to the ends.
-> The Templars, founded in the early 12th century, adopted the cross pattée as part of their insignia. It symbolized their commitment to the Christian faith and their mission to protect pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land.
Outside diameter: ± 18,7 mm
Inside diameter: ± 14 – 14,3 mm
Bezel: ± 12,7 x 8,8 mm
Condition: good solid condition, small ring size, dark smooth patina. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
-> The cross pattée is associated with a Crusader order, the Knights Templar, though it was not used consistently. The Templars 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 Teutonic Knights are also associated with this type of cross.
During the first centuries AD, Christian symbols were worshipped and worn in secret. After Christianity was adopted as an official religion (380 AD) the cross became a prominent symbol. It provided comfort and piece in times of troubles, particularly during the Crusades and during the many pandemics that swept over Europe.
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.
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*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: 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.
Medieval Crusaders era, bronze Knight Templar ring with a lozenge bezel and engraved cross Pattée. Plain ring band.
-> The cross pattée or Templar cross has arms that are narrow at the centre and are flaring in a curved or straight line to the ends.
-> The Templars, founded in the early 12th century, adopted the cross pattée as part of their insignia. It symbolized their commitment to the Christian faith and their mission to protect pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land.
Outside diameter: ± 18,7 mm
Inside diameter: ± 14 – 14,3 mm
Bezel: ± 12,7 x 8,8 mm
Condition: good solid condition, small ring size, dark smooth patina. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
-> The cross pattée is associated with a Crusader order, the Knights Templar, though it was not used consistently. The Templars 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 Teutonic Knights are also associated with this type of cross.
During the first centuries AD, Christian symbols were worshipped and worn in secret. After Christianity was adopted as an official religion (380 AD) the cross became a prominent symbol. It provided comfort and piece in times of troubles, particularly during the Crusades and during the many pandemics that swept over Europe.
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.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Medieval, Crusaders Era
Century/timeframe
12th - 13th century AD
Name of object
Knights Templar Ring
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2024
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
2024
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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