cross pattée
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A cross pattée is a type of heraldic cross with arms that are narrow at the center and broaden outward, often associated with medieval orders and military insignia.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| cross pattée canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2560029 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: cross pattée Context triple: [Maltese cross, relatedTo, cross pattée]
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A.
double-barred cross
The double-barred cross is a heraldic and religious symbol featuring two horizontal crossbars, historically associated with Lorraine, Eastern Christianity, and various national and political emblems.
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B.
Chiascio
Chiascio is a river in central Italy that flows through the Umbria region before joining the Tiber.
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C.
Nordic cross
The Nordic cross is a distinctive off-center cross design used on the flags of Scandinavian and other Nordic countries, symbolizing their shared cultural and historical heritage.
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D.
Crossapol
Crossapol is a small coastal settlement on the Isle of Coll in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides, known for its sandy beaches and rural island character.
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E.
Crossapol
Crossapol is a small coastal settlement on the island of Tiree in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: cross pattée Target entity description: A cross pattée is a type of heraldic cross with arms that are narrow at the center and broaden outward, often associated with medieval orders and military insignia.
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A.
double-barred cross
The double-barred cross is a heraldic and religious symbol featuring two horizontal crossbars, historically associated with Lorraine, Eastern Christianity, and various national and political emblems.
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B.
Chiascio
Chiascio is a river in central Italy that flows through the Umbria region before joining the Tiber.
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C.
Nordic cross
The Nordic cross is a distinctive off-center cross design used on the flags of Scandinavian and other Nordic countries, symbolizing their shared cultural and historical heritage.
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D.
Crossapol
Crossapol is a small coastal settlement on the Isle of Coll in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides, known for its sandy beaches and rural island character.
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E.
Crossapol
Crossapol is a small coastal settlement on the island of Tiree in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
cross
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heraldic charge ⓘ |
| appearsOn |
badges
ⓘ
coats of arms ⓘ flags ⓘ military decorations ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Christian symbolism
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medieval heraldry ⓘ military orders ⓘ |
| belongsToCategory |
Christian crosses
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heraldic crosses ⓘ symbols used in vexillology ⓘ |
| canBeOutlinedAs |
fimbriated cross pattée
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voided cross pattée ⓘ |
| canBeTincturedWith | any heraldic tincture ⓘ |
| classifiedAs | ordinary in heraldry ⓘ |
| hasAlternativeName |
cross patty
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cross pattée formée ⓘ pattée cross ⓘ |
| hasDesignFeature |
arms may end in straight or rounded edges
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center of cross often relatively small ⓘ outline may be either smooth or slightly concave ⓘ |
| hasEtymology | derived from French word "patte" meaning paw or foot ⓘ |
| hasLanguageForm |
French: croix pattée
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German: Tatzenkreuz ⓘ |
| hasNotableUseExample |
basis for the design of the Prussian Iron Cross
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used in insignia of various European orders of merit ⓘ |
| hasShapeCharacteristic |
arms broaden outward toward the ends
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arms narrow at the center ⓘ arms often with curved or splayed sides ⓘ |
| hasUsagePeriod |
Middle Ages
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modern era heraldic practice ⓘ |
| hasVariant |
Maltese cross
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Templar cross style forms ⓘ iron cross ⓘ |
| isDifferentFrom |
Greek cross
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Latin cross ⓘ Maltese cross ⓘ cross potent ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
Christian faith
ⓘ
honor in orders and decorations ⓘ knighthood ⓘ military valor ⓘ |
| usedIn |
decorations and medals
ⓘ
heraldry ⓘ military insignia ⓘ orders of chivalry ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: cross pattée Description of subject: A cross pattée is a type of heraldic cross with arms that are narrow at the center and broaden outward, often associated with medieval orders and military insignia.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.