The Cossack cross () is a type of cross pattée historically linked to the Cossacks. Today, it is best known for its use by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. It is also used in Ukraine as a memorial symbol for fallen soldiers and in military awards.
History
Historically it was used by Cossacks, most prominently the Zaporozhian Host.
In modern times the cross has been adapted as part of the emblem of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine and the Security Service of Ukraine, and is depicted on the flags and coat of arms of several Ukrainian regions, districts and cities, like Konotop, Zinkiv and Zolotonosha. The Memorial to Ukrainians shot at Sandarmokh uses a Cossack cross. Russo-Ukrainian War As of September 2022 during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian forces started to paint a simplified white Cossack cross on their vehicles as an IFF marker designating Ukrainian vehicles from a distance.
Examples
See also
Cross pattée Balkenkreuz Iron Cross Maltese cross
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