Medieval, Crusaders Era Ring with Templar Cross (No reserve price)

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 ring with a tapering ring band and an oval bezel engraved with a Templar Cross inside a dotted border. Outside diameter: ± 19,9 mm Inside diameter: ± 17,5 - 18 mm Condition: good and solid condition, wearable. The surface shows a smooth brown patina with traces of green encrustation in the recessed areas, adding to its historic character. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. -> 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.

Estimate:£176.29

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