The Maltese Cross is in fact the Cross of the Sovereign Military Order of St. John, identified with Malta because their HQ was situated there for about 300 years, and in fact it is today sometimes referred to as the Sovereign Military Order of Malta.
The cross symbolizes the 8 European langues or nationalities with the Order, and the 8 virtues supposedly upheld by the Knights.
The cross today is mostly associated with medical services, since the Order was initially a hospitalier order.
The Maltese cross is not satanic.
Poking the Maltese in the eye with the match will make him very cross.
malta?
a firefighters cross is nothing more than a Maltese Cross.
anything toy breed
No - it's 917 grade Maltese silver.
Maltese Cross .....look for a Cross figure made of 4 jagged edge triangles
He didn't choose it. The Maltese Cross (also called the Iron Cross) was the official symbol of the German military since around 1871, although versions of the cross date back far earlier.
The fire service adopted the Maltese cross as their insignia to symbolize bravery, protection, and service. The cross has historical ties to the Knights of St. John, who were known for their role in providing care and assistance to those in danger, particularly during the Crusades. Its eight points represent the eight obligations of a knight, reflecting the commitment of firefighters to their duty and community. The insignia serves to honor the sacrifices made by firefighters and their dedication to saving lives.
It's best to cross with a breed that is similar in size and stature to the Maltese. For example, a toy or miniature poodle could be cross bred and would look cute.
The cross symbolizes how Jesus died on the cross for us
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