Jerusalem cross: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	five-fold cross • Crusader’s cross • cross and crosslets

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Jerusalem crosses

Jerusalem cross in a Jerusalem church

Jerusalem cross on a plaque

Pete Hegseth in a light brown suit and purple patterned tie, looking forward with a neutral expression, in a studio with a blue background.

Diagram displaying eight types of crosses, each labeled: Greek cross, Latin cross, St. Anthony's cross, St. Andrew's cross, ankh cross, swastika, Jerusalem cross, and Celtic cross.

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