1883 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR GRAND ENTREE MARCH ~ San Francisco Start Price USD 14.99 Current Price USD 17.50 Time Left - Bid Count 2 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, November 18, 2008 End Time Tuesday, November 25, 2008 Location Colorado Springs, Colorado See more about '1883 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR GRAND ENTREE MARCH ~ San Francisco' Description keith2draw Store 1883 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR GRAND ENTREE MARCH ~ San Francisco       DescriptionKnights TemplarGrand Entrée MarchSan Francisco Souvenir1883Piano Solo by Henry MarshPublished under the Sanction of the Music Committee, Triennial ConclaveThe Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon (Latin: Pauperes commilitones Christi Templique Solomonici), commonly known as the Knights Templar or the Order of the Temple (French: Ordre du Temple or Templiers), were among the most famous of the Western Christian military orders. The organization existed for approximately two centuries in the Middle Ages, founded in the aftermath of the First Crusade of 1096, with its original purpose to ensure the safety of the many Christians who made the pilgrimage to Jerusalem after its conquest. Officially endorsed by the Roman Catholic Church around 1129, the Order became a favored charity throughout Christendom, and grew rapidly in membership and power. Templar knights, in their distinctive white mantles with red cross, were among the most skilled fighting units of the Crusades. Non-combatant members of the Order managed a large economic infrastructure throughout Christendom, innovating financial techniques that were an early form of banking, and building many fortifications across Europe and the Holy Land. The Templars' success was tied closely to the Crusades; when the Holy Land was lost, support for the Order faded. Rumors about the Templars' secret initiation ceremony created mistrust, and King Philip IV of France, deeply in debt to the Order, took advantage of the situation. In 1307, many of the Order's members in France were arrested, tortured into giving false confessions, and then burned at the stake. Under pressure from King Philip, Pope Clement V disbanded the Order in 1312. The abrupt disappearance of a major part of the European infrastructure gave rise to speculation and legends, which have kept the "Templar" name alive into the modern day.Large format sizeGood condition with detached pages, small edge tears.Back cover is missing, but I think it is complete. Payment Payment is expected within five business days unless other arrangements have been made.Paypal is our preferred payment method. Local pick-ups can also be arranged before or after a sale. Shipping We will combine items when possible. Some items are already pre-packaged.International buyers please get a shipping quote before placing a bid.We try and ship all items within 3 business days after receiving payment. Terms of Sale All sales are final, but we will consider refunds if the buyer feels that an item was misrepresented. About Us Please visit our ebay store for hundreds of discounted 'buy-it-now' items:http://stores.ebay.com/Blue-Willow-Enterprises Contact Us If you need to ask us a question, or report a problem, please click the 'Ask seller a question' link at the top of this listing.       On Nov-17-08 at 17:11:04 PST, seller added the following information: Use the FREE Counters 1 million sellers do - Vendio! Place a Bid!