What is the meaning of the jerusalem cross?
The Jerusalem cross, also known as the Crusaders Cross, is a Greek cross with four smaller Greek crosses in each quadrant. Pope Urban II gave it to the crusaders for the first crusade. There are several interpretations for the symbol.Templar CrusadersThe Jerusalem Cross was the emblem of the Templar Crusaders, and possibly that of Godfrey de Bouillon. After the conquest of Jerusalem, he was ruler of the city.Kingdom of JerusalemIn 1099, the Crusaders took Jerusalem from the Turks. After taking the city, they established a league known as the Kingdom of Jerusalem. The Jerusalem Cross was one of the symbols of the kingdom. In 1187, Saladin defeated the Crusaders, and in 1291, the Muslims reclaimed the city.Five CountriesThe large cross is to represent the Pope and Italy, and the smaller crosses are England, France, Spain and Germany.Five woundsAnother interpretation of the Jerusalem Cross is that they represent the five wounds of Christ on the cross. There are one each for his hands and
