Artifact Medieval

Knights of Malta uniform button

Centuries old (estimated pre-18th century)

Knights of Malta uniform button found on Lot 5
Knights of Malta uniform button — Centuries old (estimated pre-18th century)
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location Lot 5
Discovered Season 12, Episode 20 (2025)
Dating Centuries old (estimated pre-18th century)
Category Artifact
Era Medieval

About This Artifact

Military-style button uncovered on Lot 5 that closely resembles uniform buttons worn by the Knights of Malta. Side-by-side comparison with historical Maltese uniforms showed striking similarity. Researchers John Edwards and Scott Clarke presented 18th-century texts and maps suggesting a link between the Knights Templar, the Knights of Malta, and Oak Island.

Where It Was Found

Found at Lot 5 — Oak Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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