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Heraldry

and Robson no less than 222. Of these most common are :—

The Greek Cross, or Cross of St. George, which has its four limbs of an equal length. Fig. 49.

When 'a cross' only is specified it is always to be blazoned as a Cross of St. George.

Latin Cross, in which the lower limb only is longer than the other three. Fig. 50.

Tau Cross, resembles the Greek letter of that name. Fig. 51.

Cross Humettée, or Couped, in which the limbs do not extend to the extremities of the shield. Fig. 52.

Patriarchal Cross is a Greek Cross of which the upper limb is traversed by a shorter. Fig. 53.

Pointed Cross, or Cross Urdée. Fig. 54.

Cross Nowy. Fig. 55.