A number of cross symbols were developed for the purpose of the emerging system of heraldry, which appeared in Western Europe in about 1200. This tradition is partly in the use of the Christian cross an emblem from the 11th century, and …

Ermine (/ ˈɜːrmɪn /) in heraldry is a fur, a type of tincture, consisting of a white background with a pattern of black shapes representing the winter coat of the stoat (a species of weasel with white fur and a black-tipped tail).

Cross of four ermine spots (Period) The “cross of four ermine spots” is found as a charge c.1460, in the arms of Hurston or Hurleston [RH; also Legh 36v]. It is sometimes blazoned a “cross erminée” in mundane heraldry; the former blazon should be used, however, to avoid confusion with a “cross ermine” (i.e., an ordinary tinctured ...

Period crosses (i.e., those that were used in heraldry in the 16th century or before) have certain advantages over all others where both considerations of style and conflict-checking are concerned. Specifically, "Armorial elements are registerable if they are attested in period European armory.. . .

2023年11月3日 · Each cross type carries a unique symbolic meaning and narrative, reflecting the diverse expressions of faith across time and geography. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore 49 of the most significant types of crosses from around the world.

Hermelinkreuz ( lateinisch crux erminalis oder eremitica; französisch il port une crois erminée, croix d'hermines, croix de quatre queiies d'hermines aboutées oder ähnlich; englisch [cross] erminée, cross of four ermine spots, four ermine spots in cross [their tops meeting in the centre point] oder ähnlich; italienisch croce di code d'armellino)...

Today it is the national, religious and ethnic symbol of Serbs and Serbia. Adopted as an emblem by the fire service, this cross is named for Saint Florian, the patron saint of Austria and firefighters. Although similar to the Maltese Cross and Cross pattée, it differs in having arms rounded outwards at the ends.

Media in category "Crosses ermine" The following 15 files are in this category, out of 15 total.

Argent, a cross erminee saltirewise sable, surmounted by a cross erminee Or fimbriated sable. Per fess wavy: per pale Or and gules two fleurs-de-lis counterchanged, and azure two bars wavy argent. Argent, on a lozenge sable a crescent argent. Sable, a cross potent rebated in annulo argent surmounted of a lion rampant gules.

erminee (not comparable) ( heraldry ) Of a cross: made up of four ermine spots arranged in the shape of a cross. For quotations using this term, see Citations:erminee .