Well, didn't the Templar's Rule forbid the use of precious metals in their weapons? It sure did in other objects like the spurs or the horse's bits. There was an original rule (72 articles, quoting from memory, here) that was later expanded, so one should check the right version for this sword's chronology.
Yes, I know I should check myself instead of just firing the question, but I'm a bit short of time as of late, I'm sorry.
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