The Order of the Temple was founded in 1118 to ensure the safekeeping of the Holy Places and protect pilgrimage routes. The Order reached its peak in the 13th century.
The Knights Templar considered themselves Knights of God, the honor of the Church and Christianity.
Their motto, both for entering combat and for initiating any action to help others, was:
NON NOBIS, DOMINE, NON NOBIS, SED TUO NOMINI DA GLORIAM. "Give glory, not to us, Lord, not to us, but to your name."
It was a very well-organized military force and formed the shock troops in all the Crusades. In attack they were in the vanguard and in retreats, in the rearguard. For a century, they ensured the effective governance of the Latin Kingdom of Constantinople. They paid no taxes, tribute, or tolls; they only obeyed the Pope and had possessions throughout Europe and the Middle East.
Excellent Cadet Sword from the Exclusive "Collection of Historical Cadet Swords" by MARTO.
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