International. A Sovereign Military Order Of The Temple Of Jerusalem, Commander, C.1900 GTRexclude where the "Shrapnel (was) removed

where the "Shrapnel (was) removed and wound cleaned and packed with gauze

the dagger measuring 349 mm in length

and is embossed in black with “NSDAP”

having not realised that orders to withdraw had been issued

International. A Sovereign Military Order Of The Temple Of Jerusalem, Commander, C.1900 GTRexclude where the "Shrapnel (was) removed(Ordo Supremus Militaris Templi Hierosolymitani). Large silver gilt edged red enamel patriarchal cross on trophy of arms suspension with beaded loop for neck ribbon; the reverse plain, measuring 33 mm (w) x 89. 8 mm (h inclusive of trophy at arms), with period ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The original Order of Knights Templar was created early in the 12th Century to ensure the security of the many pilgrims who travelled from Europe to Jerusalem