The twelve-pointed cross is a cross with a crossbar on each beam, or a swastika with the rays continued to the left (in the dark one – to the right). The purpose of this cross is protection from external influences.
Also, many researchers talk about this sign as a magical sign of the Genus. It is also called the Helm of Terror, representing it as a combination of the four runes of the Algiz of the Elder Futhark. Rune Algiz-rune of passive protection, that is, the meaning of this symbol is unchanged. This symbol was widespread both in ancient times, there is archaeological evidence of this – many amulets with the helmet of terror were found in the territories of the Scythians, Mordovians, Indo-European peoples, and in the Middle Ages they decorated the walls of houses and wooden products and teke was often used in church utensils. The most powerful symbol among the helms of terror is the so - called Egishjalm (Norse name) or the Cross of Invincibility-this symbol surpasses all others in its effectiveness.