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MALTESE CROSS on divine azure (sky-blue color) background. Well-made, highly detailed artwork. Deep hard enameled white & azure colors, solid antiqued brass. Size is measured 20 mm L (3/4" of inch) in length. Butterfly clutch back side attachment. Great handsome Collectible and Perfect Solid Gift for History inspired items Aficionados. EVEN BETTER THAN PICTURE!
The Maltese cross is known around the world as a symbol of the fire service. It is often seen painted on fire trucks, on the clothing of firefighters, depicted on firefighters badges, and is quite often the chosen design of firefighter tattoos. So where did the Maltese cross come from, and how did it get to be known as a symbol of the fire service?
The Maltese cross is named after the island of Malta, which came to be the home of the Knights Order of St. John. The armor worn by the Knights covered their entire bodies as well as their faces. Because of this it was often difficult for the knights to recognize one another during battle. They realized they would need some type of symbol that could be used to quickly and easily identify them selves. They chose the Cross of Calvary, which would later be known as the Maltese cross. During the Crusades, the enemies of the nights commonly used fire as a weapon. It was quite common for a Knight to have to risk his own life to save another Knight or extinguish a fire.
Eight Points of The Maltese Cross meaning:
1. Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 2. Blessed are those who mourn; for they shall be comforted. 3. Blessed are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth. 4. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be satisfied. 5. Blessed are the merciful; for they shall obtain mercy. 6. Blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God. 7. Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God. 8. Blessed are those who suffer persecution for righteousness' sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
In other document the eight obligations of the Knights are given as:
To live in truth. To have faith. To be sincere. To give proof of humility. To love justice. To be merciful. To endure persecution. To repent of sin.
A similar list with slightly differing wording has also been found;
Spiritual Joy; to live without malice; to weep over your sins; to humble yourself to those who injure you; to love justice; to be merciful; to be sincere and pure of heart; and to suffer persecution.
An additional list of Eight Knightly Virtues.
In the Priory of Dacia, in the tradition of the Russian Grand Priory, a list of Knightly Virtues is used not to replace the Beatitudes but to be used in addition;
Loyalty. Care for the Church. Helpfulness to the Sick and the Poor. Contempt for Death. Honor and Glory. Courage. Generosity. Piety.
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