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People don't actually know why they wore the Red Cross English say its St. Georges but he was already a crusader when he wore the Red Cross or it could be the cross of St. James but there are patterns which makes people or the order of Christ cross but Portugal was not the start of the crusader order it was France, but for a fact it isn't American history or the red cross charity.
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What was the symbol of the crusades?
a cross was the symbol of crusades
Why did the knights wear a red cross?
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.
What did the red cross on the knight's shield and surcoat mean?
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.
Who fought during the Crusades?
All the soldiers that fought in the Crusades were Crusaders, and you could identify them by the red cross on their white cloth over their armor. Christians and Muslims:)
What does the red cross wear?
an outfit ! Red cross is divided into two:The humanitarians and the ones that work as paramedics. the humanitarian wear blue overalls while the othersthat work as paramedics wear orange overalls.
Should the crusades be called the crusades?
I think yes. The reason why they named them Crusades is because the Crusaders cut out red crosses and sewed them on their clothes as a sign that they were fighting for Christ. The french for cross is 'croix' and soon the crusaders talked of going on the 'croisades'.
What kind of armor would a christian wear in the crusades?
During the Crusades, Christian knights typically wore chain mail armor, which was made of interlocking metal rings. They also wore a helmet, shield, and sometimes plate armor for added protection. Additionally, some knights wore a surcoat with a cross on it to distinguish themselves as Christian soldiers.
What did the crusaders wear to protect them from their sins?
a red cross. it was a holy war
What hat does a paramedic wear?
a helmet with a red cross on all sides.
What did many soldiers wear during the First Crusade?
Red Cross
Why did the crusade shield have a cross on it?
the cross means christananity, which the crusades serve for
What are the ratings and certificates for Crusades Crescent and the Cross - 2005 TV?
Crusades Crescent and the Cross - 2005 TV is rated/received certificates of: Australia:PG
