Knights Templar Cross - Historical Symbol of the Medieval Military Order #1543100 (License: Personal Use)

This image displays the red cross pattée, the official insignia of the Knights Templar, a Catholic military order founded in 1119 to protect pilgrims in the Holy Land. The cross features flared arms and was prominently displayed on the knights’ white robes, symbolizing martyrdom and devotion. Its bold design remains one of the most recognizable heraldic symbols of medieval Christianity.

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