On December 13, 1408, the charter for the Order was publicly announced, dedicating the Order to the defense of the cross from its enemies, particularly the Ottomans and Hussites.

• 1408年12月13日，骑士团的宪章公布，骑士团献身于捍卫十字架，打击基督的敌人，特别是对抗奥斯曼人和胡斯教徒。在1408年组建初期，骑士团有24名成员蒙召入团。