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In [[heraldry]], a '''Cross fleury''' is a cross adorned at the ends with flowers, generally with [[Fleur-de-lis]], [[Trefoil]]s, etc. Also |
In [[heraldry]], a '''Cross fleury''' is a cross adorned at the ends with flowers, generally with [[Fleur-de-lis]], [[Trefoil]]s, etc. Also |
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"Cross Flory," or "Flourished Cross." |
"Cross Flory," or "Flourished Cross." |
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In fact the Fleury Cross has several different names, including Fleury, Fleurée, Fleurettée, Fleuronny, Fleuronnée, Floretty, Floriated, Flory and Flourished Cross. |
In fact the Fleury Cross has several different names, including Fleury, Fleurée, Fleurettée, Fleuronny, Fleuronnée, Floretty, Floriated, Flory and Flourished Cross. |
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To complicate things further (as heraldry often does) the pattern is very similar to the Fleur-de-lis Cross and the Patonce Cross. All these names are used interchangeably and in most cases the distinction is not important. (The usually Patonce Cross differs in that its end spread outwards like a Pattee Cross whereas the Fleury Cross arms do not expand.) |
To complicate things further (as heraldry often does) the pattern is very similar to the Fleur-de-lis Cross and the Patonce Cross. All these names are used interchangeably and in most cases the distinction is not important. (The usually Patonce Cross differs in that its end spread outwards like a Pattee Cross whereas the Fleury Cross arms do not expand.) |
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Not only do the arm-ends represent flowers, but they also have the appearance of horns or crowns. Therefore these crosses are used mainly in heraldry, especially in France. Fleury, with its many spelling variations, is the name given to the Côte Fleurie (Flowering Coast) in Normandy, northern France, with its bizarre tourist 'attraction' of the D-Day landing beaches. |
Not only do the arm-ends represent flowers, but they also have the appearance of horns or crowns. Therefore these crosses are used mainly in heraldry, especially in France. Fleury, with its many spelling variations, is the name given to the Côte Fleurie (Flowering Coast) in Normandy, northern France, with its bizarre tourist 'attraction' of the [[D-Day]] landing beaches. |
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In the Fleury Cross, as with the Fleur-de-lis and Patonce Crosses, the three petals represent faith, wisdom and chivalry when used in heraldry, and the Trinity when used as a Christian Cross. |
In the Fleury Cross, as with the Fleur-de-lis and Patonce Crosses, the three petals represent faith, wisdom and chivalry when used in heraldry, and the Trinity when used as a Christian Cross. |
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==See also== |
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* [[Cross]] |
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* [[Charge (heraldry)]] |
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Revision as of 09:26, 18 June 2009
In heraldry, a Cross fleury is a cross adorned at the ends with flowers, generally with Fleur-de-lis, Trefoils, etc. Also "Cross Flory," or "Flourished Cross."
In fact the Fleury Cross has several different names, including Fleury, Fleurée, Fleurettée, Fleuronny, Fleuronnée, Floretty, Floriated, Flory and Flourished Cross.
To complicate things further (as heraldry often does) the pattern is very similar to the Fleur-de-lis Cross and the Patonce Cross. All these names are used interchangeably and in most cases the distinction is not important. (The usually Patonce Cross differs in that its end spread outwards like a Pattee Cross whereas the Fleury Cross arms do not expand.)
Not only do the arm-ends represent flowers, but they also have the appearance of horns or crowns. Therefore these crosses are used mainly in heraldry, especially in France. Fleury, with its many spelling variations, is the name given to the Côte Fleurie (Flowering Coast) in Normandy, northern France, with its bizarre tourist 'attraction' of the D-Day landing beaches.
In the Fleury Cross, as with the Fleur-de-lis and Patonce Crosses, the three petals represent faith, wisdom and chivalry when used in heraldry, and the Trinity when used as a Christian Cross.
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