{"product_id":"knights-hospitaller-embroidered-badge","title":"Knights Hospitaller Embroidered Badge – Maltese Cross Patch","description":"\u003cp\u003eShow your appreciation for the historic Knights Hospitaller and the Order of St John with this shield-shaped embroidered badge, featuring the distinctive white cross associated with the Hospitaller tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring approximately 10 cm x 8 cm (4\" x 3 1\/4\") at the widest points, this embroidered Knights Hospitaller badge makes a distinctive addition to suitable clothing, uniforms, bags, equipment or other fabric items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe badge is available in black or red, with each version featuring a white cross and contrasting black edging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Colours\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e – Black background with a white cross and black edging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed\u003c\/strong\u003e – Red background with a white cross and black edging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cross features evenly proportioned arms which widen towards the ends, creating its distinctive form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Backing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree backing options are available, allowing you to select the attachment method best suited to your intended use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron-On – Standard iron-on backing for attaching the badge to suitable fabric. For the most secure and durable attachment, the badge can also be stitched around the edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHook – Hook fabric backing for attachment to a compatible loop surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoop – Loop fabric backing for attachment to a compatible hook surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hook and loop options are particularly useful where the badge needs to be attached and removed regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShield-shaped embroidered Knights Hospitaller badge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite cross with distinctive pointed ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in black or red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrasting black edging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 10 cm x 8 cm (4\" x 3 1\/4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoice of iron-on, hook or loop backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable embroidered construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for clothing, uniforms, bags and other appropriate fabric items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA distinctive badge for collectors, historical enthusiasts and those interested in the Knights Hospitaller and Order of St John\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 10 cm x 8 cm (4\" x 3 1\/4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements are approximate and taken at the widest points of the badge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Knights Hospitaller Cross\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Knights Hospitaller, also known as the Order of St John, were a medieval religious and military order with origins in Jerusalem. The distinctive cross associated with the Hospitaller tradition became an enduring symbol of the Order and its history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cross is also commonly recognised as the Maltese Cross, reflecting the Order's later connection with Malta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis embroidered badge presents the distinctive cross in a practical fabric format, with a choice of black or red background and three different backing options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Meaningful Historical Badge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you have an interest in the Knights Hospitaller, Order of St John, Maltese Cross, medieval history, heraldry or historic military and religious orders, this embroidered badge makes a distinctive addition to a collection or suitable fabric item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose your preferred colour and backing to create a badge suited to your intended use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leather Missal Covers","offers":[{"title":"Stick on\/sew on","offer_id":60703776047438,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hook backing","offer_id":60703776080206,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Loop backing","offer_id":60703776112974,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/5014\/7150\/files\/thumbnail2.jpg?v=1788861139","url":"https:\/\/leathermissalcovers.co.uk\/fr\/products\/knights-hospitaller-embroidered-badge","provider":"Leather Missal Covers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}