MEDIEVAL KNIGHT’S HOLY SEPULCHER BADGE 13TH-14TH CENTURY AD

Bronze, 7/8” (0.91’) height. Formed as a cross/crosslet, the symbol of the Knights of the Holy Sepulcher with crenulated border. The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem was an order of knighthood under the protection of the Pope, formed around 1099 AD by Duke Godfrey of Bouillion, the leader of the First Crusade. It was established for the protection of pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land and was recognized by Papal Bull in about 1113 AD. Crisp detail intact with fine patina.