Formed as an expanding cross within a circular border with punched-point border. 0.63 grams, 16 mm



Found East Anglia, UK.

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 Bouillon, the leader of the First Crusade. It was established for the protection of pilgrims travelling to the Holy Land and was recognised by a Papal Bull in about 1113 AD.

Substantial hoop with a raised plaque at the base, scooped shoulder extending to a tall octagonal bezel with 'M'. 19.76 grams, 38.67 mm overall, 19.77 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Including quatrefoil and octagonal types with heraldic motifs: lion passant and three lions passant gardant. 24 grams total, 33-36 mm



Found Gloucestershire, UK. Acquired from the early 1980s. From the private collection of a late Gloucestershire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.

Vesica-shaped with strap and loop to reverse; central field with incuse fleur-de-lys, border with legend 'S* ROBERTI MARINISSNI'. 16.6 grams, 38 mm



Ex Paul Moore, 1990s. Accompanied by a laminated Paul Moore identification card.

Comprising a D-section hoop and openwork discoid bezel with scrollwork cross motif. 2.55 grams, 21.84 mm overall, 19.18 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17)



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Crescentic in plan with rectangular void, round attachment holes. 114 grams, 11 cm



Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. From an East Anglian private collection. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.

Heater-shaped with hinged suspender and stud; enamelled field vair all over, gules and or. 15 grams, 52 mm



Ex Graham Slater collection, Cambridge, 1980s-1990s.

Keeled hoop with expanding shoulders, oval bezel with deeply punched ring-and-dot motifs. 7.29 grams, 22.53 mm overall, 19.02 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)



Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.

Trilobate in plan with openwork triangle between three roundels with hatched fields, the upper two surmounted by crosses, depicting scenes from Christ's life: the crucifixion, resurrection and Christ at the Column in relief. 3.39 grams, 31 mm



Ex European collection, 1990s. Ex Cambridgeshire, UK, collection.

In 1383 AD, after fire in the town of Bad Wilsnack, Germany) three consecrated communion hosts were found undamaged in the ruins of the church. According to the legend, they were sprinkled with the Holy Blood of Christ, which made Bad Wilsnack a famous pilgrimage site. The resultant pilgrim badges were distinctive in shape with three circles arranged in a triangle and painted in red, referring to this miracle. Although the miracle was doubted by Reformation period scholars like John Hus, the final blow came in 1552, when the miraculous communion hosts were publicly burned.

Comprising a stepped hub and four radiating fleur-de-lys arms, each pierced for attachment. 19.5 grams, 46 mm



Ex DRG Coins and Antiquities, Bishops Stortford, Essex, UK. From the private collection of a West London, UK, gentleman, formed since the early 2000s. Accompanied by a handwritten dealer's ticket.

Formed as a cross-crosslet, the symbol of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, with punched-point border. 1.02 grams, 22 mm



Found East Anglia, UK.

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 Bouillon, the leader of the First Crusade. It was established for the protection of pilgrims travelling to the Holy Land and was recognised by a Papal Bull in about 1113 AD.

Formed as a cross-crosslet, the symbol of the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, with punched-point border. 0.85 grams, 20 mm



From various collections, acquired circa 1950-early 2000s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.

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 Bouillon, the leader of the First Crusade. It was established for the protection of pilgrims travelling to the Holy Land and was recognised by a Papal Bull in about 1113 AD.