Belt Buckle ???

[Fort A]

I think it is a buckle because of the places on the back looked like where the hooks were. But have no idea what the words mean on it?

 

[longcut]

I understand the Knights Templar part .............

 

[flyadive]

Knights Templar

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_hoc_signo_vinces

 

[Fort A]

Been looking but maybe someone on here could maybe tell me if it 1900's or later.

 

[fyrffytr1]

Check this site out.
Knights Templar Brass Belt Plate | I am Detecting Don

 

[Fort A]

Check this site out.
Knights Templar Brass Belt Plate | I am Detecting Don

Thanks a bunch! Sent Don a email.

 

[gunsil]

"In hoc signo vinces" means "in this sign you conquer". The same slogan is on Pall Mall cigarette packs.