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2 unusual facts about cross pattée


Cross pattée

In the 1990s represented a symbol of Montenegrin independence movement.

NATO Stock Number

A container marked with a rounded "Cross pattée" means it is a substitute item that is compatible and acceptable by NATO standards.


Hourglass dolphin

This refers to the area of black coloration, which, viewed from above, vaguely resembles a Maltese cross or cross pattée.

Order of George I

The badge of the Order was a white-enamelled Latin cross pattée, in silver for the Silver Cross class, in gold for the higher classes, with a wreath of laurels between the arms of the cross.

Scottish Knights Templar

Knights Templar Internationally use the Cross pattée, including The Commandery of St Clair in alignment with the International Order OSMTH, The Grand Priory of the Scots (mainly American Scots) a Cross with two branches, and other Scottish Knights Templar Groups use the Eight Pointed Cross coloured red more commonly but not exclusively known as the Maltese Cross, of the Knights Hospitaller or Order of St. John or Cross of Amalfi.


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