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The '''insignia''' of the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]], though varying slightly over different time periods and countries, holds essentially the same shape and style. It is also possible that the design varies with each sect of the Assassin Order.
The '''insignia''' of the [[Assassins|Assassin Order]], though varying slightly over different time periods and countries, holds essentially the same shape and style. Each of its variations also possibly denote the various sects of the Order.


In ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'', the insignia is used to mark the entrances of city [[Bureau]]s, and is seen on the many banners decorating the fortress of [[Masyaf]]. Within ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', it is used on the mechanisms within the many [[Assassin's Tombs|Assassin's tombs]], and on the banners and walls of [[Monteriggioni]]. Additionally, it is worn openly on the armor and clothing of certain known Assassins, such as [[Mario Auditore]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] and [[Nikolai Orelov]].
In ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'', the insignia is used to mark the entrances of city [[Bureau]]s, and is seen on the banners decorating the fortress of [[Masyaf]]. Within ''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'', it is used on the mechanisms within the many [[Assassin's Tombs|Assassin's tombs]], and on the banners and walls of [[Monteriggioni]]. In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'', it is displayed on the banners hung in the [[Tiber Island]] [[Assassins Guild]].


Additionally, it is worn openly on the armor and clothing of certain known Assassins, such as [[Mario Auditore]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] and [[Nikolai Orelov]].


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Despite representing the Assassin Order, and it's use in the sequels, the insignia is never used as personal decoration for any character in the original ''Assassin's Creed'' or its spin-offs.
*Despite representing the Assassin Order, the insignia is never used as personal decoration for any character in the original ''Assassin's Creed'' or its spin-offs.
*In the [[Sanctuary]], all of the statues have different Assassin insignias (differing from their unique [[Assassin's Seals]]) on their waists, which are deviations of the original one. For example, [[Amunet]]'s symbol has two snakes on it.
*In the [[Sanctuary]], all of the statues have different Assassin insignias (differing from their unique [[Assassin's Seals]]) on their waists, which are deviations of the original one. For example, [[Amunet]]'s insignia bears two snakes.
*The insignia bears resemblance to the symbol of the [[wikipedia:Freemasons|Freemasons]].
*The insignia resembles to the symbol of the [[wikipedia:Freemasons|Freemasons]].
*An interesting note is that the original insignia is not vertically symmetrical, however the Italian and Russian variations are symmetrical.
*The original insignia is not vertically symmetrical, unlike the Italian and Russian variations.
*The original insignia is most likely influenced by the Greek letter "Delta". "Delta" is asymmetrical and denotes change in mathematics. This fits well into the Assassin's goal.
**The original insignia is most likely influenced by the Greek letter "[[wikipedia:Delta (letter)|Delta]]." "Delta" is asymmetrical, and denotes change in mathematics. This fits well into the Assassins' goals.
*The insignia closely resembles an assassin wearing a hood.
*In ''Brotherhood'', [[Desmond]] searches for Assassin insignias painted onto the walls to guide him to the [[Colosseum Vault]].
*At the end of ''brotherhood you can see the insignia when you make your way the the colosseum vault.''


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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The insignia of the Assassin Order, though varying slightly over different time periods and countries, holds essentially the same shape and style. Each of its variations also possibly denote the various sects of the Order.

In Assassin's Creed, the insignia is used to mark the entrances of city Bureaus, and is seen on the banners decorating the fortress of Masyaf. Within Assassin's Creed II, it is used on the mechanisms within the many Assassin's tombs, and on the banners and walls of Monteriggioni. In Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood, it is displayed on the banners hung in the Tiber Island Assassins Guild.

Additionally, it is worn openly on the armor and clothing of certain known Assassins, such as Mario Auditore, Ezio Auditore da Firenze and Nikolai Orelov.

Trivia

  • Despite representing the Assassin Order, the insignia is never used as personal decoration for any character in the original Assassin's Creed or its spin-offs.
  • In the Sanctuary, all of the statues have different Assassin insignias (differing from their unique Assassin's Seals) on their waists, which are deviations of the original one. For example, Amunet's insignia bears two snakes.
  • The insignia resembles to the symbol of the Freemasons.
  • The original insignia is not vertically symmetrical, unlike the Italian and Russian variations.
    • The original insignia is most likely influenced by the Greek letter "Delta." "Delta" is asymmetrical, and denotes change in mathematics. This fits well into the Assassins' goals.
  • In Brotherhood, Desmond searches for Assassin insignias painted onto the walls to guide him to the Colosseum Vault.

Gallery