圣殿之盾 – 圣殿骑士女骑士 – Pattée 十字，力量与保护 - 戒指

Temple Shield – Templar Knight – Patee Cross, Strength and Protection.

Massive knight’s tablet in the shape of a medieval shield with polished silver finishes, crowned by a dark-toned base adorned with a large relief Pattée Cross, enhanced along the sides with engraved hollow crosses. A Christian chivalry blazon worn to arm courage of the soldier-monks and to firmly hold your positions against the daily storms.

In the year 1118, under the leadership of Hugh de Payns, the order of the Poor Knights of Christ was born, known through the ages as the Templars. Structured by the strict rule inspired by Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, this fraternity of monk-warriors unites the fervor of prayer with the bravery of battle to escort pilgrims and defend sacred places in the Holy Land. In 1147, Pope Eugene III granted them the solemn wearing of the Pattée Cross, whose outstretched arms radiate to the four corners of the world. This sacred symbol embodied the oath to hold one’s ground in the melee and to make faith triumph. Shaped as a Gothic combat shield, this knight’s piece gathers the spirit of great medieval fortresses, raising the standard of an elite chivalry devoted to the victory of light.

Wearing this Templar insignia imparts a presence of firmness and courage throughout your days. The shield shape and the Pattée Cross strengthen the resolve of the spirit, allowing you to overcome the trials of life with the dignity and constancy of the Order’s ancient masters.
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Size: 61, 21, 9 1/2.
Height: 1.9 cm.
Outer width: 2.4 cm.
Total length: 2.4 cm.
Ornamental silver metal. 11.4 g. Beautiful dense work, polished inside and very pleasant to wear.
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History & Symbolism:

The Pattée Cross (The Emblem of the Monk-Soldiers)
The large cross with flared arms sculpted in relief on the central plateau embodies the heart of the Templar ideal. Symbol of authority and faith, it manifests the diffusion of divine grace and the moral courage needed to dispel doubts. This sacred emblem inspires exemplary firmness to guide your choices with integrity.

The Shape of the Shield (The Shield of Faith)
The contour of the knight’s piece faithfully reproduces the geometry of XIIth-century cavalry shields, traditionally associated with the Scutum Fidei (the shield of faith). This protective relief symbolizes guarding the personal domain and preserving your gains in the face of world uncertainty.

The Flanked Crosses (The Oath of Fidelity)
The two hollow-engraved crosses on the ring’s uprights recall the discipline of commanderies and the continuity of chivalric duty. These motifs reinforce the emblem’s protective presence, affirming your commitment to the values of honor, loyalty and perseverance.
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