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Symbolism
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Religious - Maltese Cross

This was the symbol of the knights of St John of Jerusalem - the Hospitallers. This cross represents the principles of charity, loyalty, chivalry, gallantry, generosities to friends and foe, protection of the week. This example is from Ruan Minor, CIP Ref. 48/16. Other examples can be seen on the outside buttresses of the parish church at Liskeard.

Religious - Maltese Cross