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[[File:Knights.png|150px|thumb|The Templar insignia]] | [[File:Knights.png|150px|thumb|The Templar insignia]] | ||
The '''Templar insignia''' is the symbol of the [[Templars|Templar Order]]. It consists of a red cross, because of which it is often called the ''Red Cross'' or just the ''Cross''. | The '''Templar insignia''' is the symbol of the [[Templars|Templar Order]]. It consists of a red cross, because of which it is often called the ''Red Cross'' or just the ''Cross''. | ||
==History== | |||
===High Middle Ages=== | |||
During the High Middle Ages, the Templars were a fully public order, and their soldiers wore the insignia freely on their uniforms.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> | |||
===Renaissance=== | |||
During the [[Renaissance]] in [[Italy]], the Templars had gone into hiding and adopted more secretive tactics. Due to this, their insignia was no longer displayed publicly, but was instead use more subtly, such as on rings.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> | |||
==References== | |||
{{Reflist}} | |||
[[Category:Templar Order]] | |||
Revision as of 21:18, 1 April 2013
The Templar insignia is the symbol of the Templar Order. It consists of a red cross, because of which it is often called the Red Cross or just the Cross.
History
High Middle Ages
During the High Middle Ages, the Templars were a fully public order, and their soldiers wore the insignia freely on their uniforms.[1]
Renaissance
During the Renaissance in Italy, the Templars had gone into hiding and adopted more secretive tactics. Due to this, their insignia was no longer displayed publicly, but was instead use more subtly, such as on rings.[2]