Ring Maltese cross. Ring of the order of the Hospitallers bronze silver

Handmade.
Maltese cross — a cross with eight ends, used by the powerful order of knights Hospitallers, founded in the XI century.

The ring can be ordered from bronze or 925 sterling silver.
The price in the product is indicated for a ring made of bronze.
silver - 5140 rubles.

This symbol comes from the coat of arms of the Italian city of Amalfi, the natives of which gave rise to the Order.
The eight ends of the Maltese cross represent the eight oaths of knighthood-faith, mercy, truth, justice, sinlessness, humility, sincerity, patience.

The Maltese cross served as an identification symbol, distinguishing knights from other people and enemies.
The main task of the order of Hospitallers was to help and protect pilgrims who went to the Holy land.

Often the Maltese cross is endowed with magical power. It is believed that it symbolizes the harmony of people and the surrounding world, carries an explanation of the essence of earthly human life and is able to shed light on many secrets of the universe.