Well, technically, yes because the crusaders wore a cross on their garments. Although, it doesn't exactly translate into "war of the cross".
Mainly, a large red cross on their shields or armor.
The cross of St. George (red cross on a white background), first adopted as an emblem during the 13th century war with the Welsh. It had been used by English Crusaders before this in the 12th century although came to be used by other crusaders as a general symbol. It was officially adopted in the 16th century (1500's).
Crusaders F.C. was created in 1898.
They were known simply as the Crusaders.
Holy Cross Crusaders men's basketball was created in 1900.
the red cross
the jerusalem cross
cross
The Alps.
crusaders usually wore the red cross on their front they had a helmet and chainmail with other body armour in places
a red cross. it was a holy war
If they had a cross they were likely to be Crusaders
it meant that they were not fearfull and fierce in battle and very courages
Well, technically, yes because the crusaders wore a cross on their garments. Although, it doesn't exactly translate into "war of the cross".
It was not so much what they faced but more what the people on the road that the crusaders used face when the crusaders passed them. The crusaders has also been known to plunder on their way to the holy land. But the crusaders had to deal with Muslims that intended to stop or kill the crusaders on their way to the holy land and not to mention that it was a 6 month journey. They also had to cross the Alps and Many deserts. So the elements I would say was their greatest challenge.
they wore chainmail armor, steel helmets and a red cross over that armor