Anchor cross
The anchor cross is a cross symbol whose four arms of equal length (or both bars) taper off like an anchor. In terms of the basic shape, it is therefore a Greek cross . This shape is rarely used for crosses of the order. (Currently (2004): only Order of Malta : Cross of Merit, San Marino : Order of Saint Marinus ). The anchor cross was never used in the German orders until 1945.
In heraldry , the cross is a common figure and is also known as a wall anchor cross . The coat of arms of the city of Bad Pyrmont shows: "In silver a red anchor cross."
A cross is also referred to as an anchor cross, the longitudinal bar of which ends in the shape of an anchor.
The anchor is also a heraldic symbol for faith. Accordingly, the anchor cross (since 1920) has also been used as a logo by many Jungschar groups internationally.
literature
- Liturgical implements, crosses and reliquaries of the Christian churches . Systematic specialist dictionary. 2nd Edition. Walter de Gruyter, 1972, ISBN 978-3-11-150153-6 , p. 61 .
Web links
- Anchor cross in the Heraldry Wiki
Individual evidence
- ^ Lexicon - anchor cross. In: Jungschar.biz. Retrieved March 29, 2019 .
- ↑ What is the ABÖJ? In: aboej.at. Retrieved March 29, 2019 .