THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR WORE WHITE WITH A RED CROSS AND THE KNIGHTS HOSPITALIER WORE BLACK WITH A WHITE CROSS
Not forgetting the Teutonic Knights who wore white with a black cross.
The red cross that the Templars wore on their robes was a symbol of martyrdom, and to die in combat was considered a great honor that assured a place in heaven.
The Knights Templar were expected to wear white surcoats with a red cross and a white mantle; the sergeants wore a black tunic with a red cross on front and back and a black or brown mantle.
The cross is a symbol of Christianity. Knights did not always fight on behalf of the Christian religion, but during the Crusades they did. MORE Only Knights Templar wore the cross. Others did not. The Templar begs in as an arm of the church in the Crusades.
Nothing, that is not a Knight Templar shield. Templars used a red cross on a white background. The Teutonic Knights used a black cross on a white background.
Sorry, but there is no such thing as a Family Coat of Arms.
Templars were knights of the Catholic Church. Thier symbol is a red cross upon a shield. If they still exist, it is in secret.
The Knights Templar were expected to wear white surcoats with a red cross and a white mantle; the sergeants wore a black tunic with a red cross on front and back and a black or brown mantle.
Knights Templar uniforms typically consisted of white tunics emblazoned with a red cross. They also wore chain mail armor and a distinctive helmet with a rounded top and cross on the front. Additionally, they often carried a shield with the Templar cross as their emblem.
The cross is a symbol of Christianity. Knights did not always fight on behalf of the Christian religion, but during the Crusades they did. MORE Only Knights Templar wore the cross. Others did not. The Templar begs in as an arm of the church in the Crusades.
Nothing, that is not a Knight Templar shield. Templars used a red cross on a white background. The Teutonic Knights used a black cross on a white background.
Sorry, but there is no such thing as a Family Coat of Arms.
THE FIVE WOUNDS OF CHRIST. WORN BY THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.
The red cross on the knight's shield and surcoat is usually associated with the Knights Templar, a medieval Christian military order. It symbolizes their dedication to the Christian faith and their role in the Crusades.
Knight Templar shields were typically round or kite-shaped shields made of wood and covered with leather. They were often emblazoned with the iconic red cross symbol that represented the Knights Templar order. These shields were an important part of a knight's armor, providing protection in battle and displaying their allegiance to the order.
Saint George was known as the warrior saint and was very popular during the Middle Ages. By the time of the Second Crusade the red cross was being used by Knights Templar as well as French and English troops. Eventually the popularity of Saint George among the crusaders began to gradually associate him with the red cross already in use.
The red cross on a white background for the design of the Cross of St George comes from the time of the crusades. First associated with the Knights Templar, it became associated with French and English troops of Philip II of France and Henry II of England during the 'KingsÕ Crusade' of 1188. Genoa is one of the first to have the association of the red-on-white cross with Saint George, who was the cityÕs patron saint.
Yes, the Red Cross is a Christian organization. The symbolic red cross surrounded by a circle is known as the Mark of Cain. Later Christian organizations such as the Freemasons and the Knights Templar used variations on the symbol and the red cross itself has long been representative of Christian charities. Officially, organizations such as the American Red Cross and International Red Cross are neutral with regards to religion and politics. That's a difficult sell when your logo is a religious one even if you don't include these organization's decision making which has at times appeared suspicious. Various controversies over the symbol arise from time to time with some in opposition to the use of clearly religious symbol. See related link for an example.: Some often confuse the Red Cross symbol with the flag of Switzerland. Such confusion can be easily remedied with a bit of research.
Templars were knights of the Catholic Church. Thier symbol is a red cross upon a shield. If they still exist, it is in secret.