Maltese Cross Symbol - History, Meaning, and Uses #1463638 (License: Personal Use)

The Maltese cross is a distinctive eight-pointed cross formed by four arrowhead-shaped arms, each with two concave sides meeting at a point. Historically adopted by the Knights Hospitaller in the 11th century, it symbolizes the eight Beatitudes and virtues such as loyalty, piety, and bravery. Today, it’s widely used by fire departments, ambulance services, and humanitarian organizations worldwide.

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