International. A Sovereign Military Order Of The Temple Of Jerusalem, Commander, C.1900 Hold / MORT POUR LA PATRIE

/ MORT POUR LA PATRIE / 12 JANVIER 1942)

Footnote: The Landesschiessen was made up of Tirolean veterans from the Great War who were effectively in the reserve for Second World War service

The Humanitarian Service Medal is retroactive to April 2

A Croatian Order of Merit

arriving in France on April 26

International. A Sovereign Military Order Of The Temple Of Jerusalem, Commander, C.1900 Hold / MORT POUR LA PATRIE(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