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click for more images		 Framed Print and Badge set of Thomas de Walkington
The records of the trials of the Knights Templar in the early fourteenth century provide us with the greatest insight into the careers of individual Templars; which would otherwise be difficult to reconstruct. From the statements that the Templars gave to their interrogators we know where, when and by whom they were inducted into the Order. Using these same records, we have profiled the career of Thomas de Walkington, who was preceptor of Rothley in Leicestershire. A hotel now occupies the site of this preceptory, but the Knights' chapel has been preserved.

This framed badge set measures 8 inches x 10 inches, and it can be displayed either free-standing or by hanging.		  
Code: LFRM900Price: £51.50

click for more images		 Framed Print and Badge set of a Series of Early Knights Templar
When preparing my book, 'The Arms, Armour & Insignia of the Knights Templar', I completed a series of sketches to illustrate my text. In all, seven such sketches were produced; but not all of them made their way into the finished book. I have now selected four of these sketches for framing as main figures, and several others to act as subsidiary illustrations. These have been combined with some of my badges to present the collector with a series of images which represent the development of the appearance of the Knights Templar over the period 1120-1291. This is because, although a great deal has been written about the history of the Templars, very little original research has been done into the way that they looked. Indeed, most writers seem to dismiss the very early period with a brief comment about there being almost no information available on this particular aspect of their story. However, this is not necessarily so: and this framed set illustrates the appearance of the very earliest Knights Templar. Little uniformity would have been noticeable at this period; but all the brethren would have identified themselves by the use of a white mantle, or cloak. Also included here is the shield of Hughes de Payns, one of the two founder knights of the Temple; and the historical notes which are supplied with this framed set explain about the controversy surrounding the red cross of the Templars; and how this emblem was used decades before it is generally supposed to have been adopted.

This framed set measures 8 inches x 10 inches and it can be displayed either free-standing, or by hanging. 		 
Code: LFRM800Price: £41.50

click for more images		 Framed Print and Badge set of a Knight Templar from Cressac
The Templar in this example is based upon the frescoes in the chapel at Cressac-sur-Charente in the South of France; and a sketch of a section of these frescoes is shown alongside the main figure in this collection of images. The Knights' equipment as represented at Cressac is pretty standardized: for example; they all wear a kind of domed helmet, such as that shown in the accompanying badge. However, one of the Knights carries a most unusual shield, which has been reproduced here both on the main figure and as one of the badges in this interesting and unusual collection. The comprehensive historical notes which are supplied with this framed set explain about the imagery involved here in much greater detail.

This framed set measures 8 inches x 10 inches and can be displayed either free-standing or by hanging.		  
Code: LFRM700Price: £51.50

click for more images		 Framed Print and Badge set of a Knight Templar, circa 1187
This is the third figure in this series; and this time we are looking at a Knight Templar from the famous battle of the Springs of Cresson in 1187. He is equipped in the very latest armour for this date, and the shields which are displayed alongside him are those of the main personalities on the Crusader side who took part in this battle.

This framed print and badge set measures 8 inches x 10 inches, and it is supplied with historical notes which explain about the subject matter in greater depth. It can be displayed either free-standing or by hanging.		  
Code: LFRM600Price: £51.50

click for more images		 Framed Print and Badge set of a Knight Templar, circa 1291
This framed badge set depicts a fully-armed Knight Templar from the very end of the Crusader period. Surrounding the main figure are five of our badges which are contemporary with him. These are a selection of shields which are known to have been in use by the Templars during the thirteenth century; together with a great heaume of the same date; and an example of the Knights' famous Gonfanon Baucent, or Piebald Banner.

This framed print and badge set measures 8 inches x 10 inches; it is accompanied by historical notes, and it can be displayed either free-standing or by hanging.		  
Code: LFRM500Price: £59.50

click for more images		 Framed Badge of the Kingdom of Jerusalem
As some collectors like to display our badges framed, we have decided to issue some of our designs ready framed with accompanying notes. In this example, we have combined the shield of the Kingdom of Jerusalem with a list of those kings and queens who sat upon its throne up until the fall of the Latin states in the Holy Land in 1291.

This framed badge measures 6 inches x 8 inches and can be displayed either free-standing or by hanging. 		 
Code: FRM400Price: £28.00

click for more images		 Framed Badge of Bernard de Tramelay
Bernard de Tramelay became Grand Master of the Knights Templar in 1150. Even at this early date, the Order had begun to attract controversy; and de Tramelay's actions at the siege of Ascalon in 1153 attracted a great deal of criticism. When a section of the city walls crumbled, he led forty of his Templars in through the breach. However, once inside, they were surrounded and killed by the Saracen defenders. The narrative which complements this framed badge helps to explain these events.

This framed badge measures 6 inches x 8 inches, and it can be displayed either free-standing or by hanging.		  
Code: FRM300Price: £28.00

click for more images		 Framed Badge of Jakelin de Mailly
Jakelin de Mailly was the Marshal of the Knights Templar. This meant that he was second-in-command in military matters to the Grand Master. He was killed at the battle of the Springs of Cresson in 1187, which was one of a series of events that led up to the disastrous battle of the Horns of Hattin; and ultimately, the loss of Jerusalem itself. The reason why de Mailly and a mere handfull of other Crusader knights charged headlong into a force of 7,000 Saracen cavalry at Cresson is explored in the narrative which accompanies this framed badge.

This dark walnut frame measures 6 inches by 8 inches, and it can be displayed either free-standing, or by hanging.		  
Code: FRM200Price: £28.00

click for more images		 Framed Badge of Gerard de Ridefort
This framed badge profiles Gerard de Ridefort, who was Grand Master of the Knights Templar from 1184 until 1189. This was a critical period for the Crusaders; which culminated in the loss of Jerusalem to Saladin; and the near expulsion of the Crusaders from the Holy Land altogether. This framed badge details the events leading up to this disaster, and explains de Ridefort's role in them.

The frame measures 6 inches x 8 inches, and can be displayed either free-standing or by hanging.		  
Code: FRM100Price: £28.00
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