Maltese Cross Symbol - History, Meaning, and Uses #1412896 (License: Personal Use)

This high-contrast image displays a traditional Maltese cross-a symmetrical eight-pointed star formed by four V-shaped arms joined at the center. Historically adopted by the Order of St. John (Knights Hospitaller), it symbolizes the eight Beatitudes and virtues of a knight. Today, it appears on flags, insignia, and emblems for fire departments, ambulance services, and humanitarian organizations worldwide.

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