Those are some cool finds.
Any background research on the Knights Templar item? Can you show a picture of the reverse? How about a picture of it alongside a quarter for size comparison?
When I post pictures from my phone, I first have to go to edit and reduce the size. Then the pictures will post in the right position.
I see a hole drilled at the top of the star so I'm going to say it was a medallion or maybe a key fob. www.yorkritetexas.org