File:Triquetra-Cross.svg

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A cross composed of four interlaced triquetras -- this is called a "Carolingian Cross" by Rudolf Koch.

See Image:DSCN0076ConstantineWarMemorial.jpg for a form of this on a Celtic cross.

Since the Triquetra is a Trinitarian symbol, this cross could be considered to be an emblem of the Christian Trinity. For other Trinity crosses, see Image:Cross-Bottony-Heraldry.svg , Image:Borromean-cross.png / Image:Borromean-cross.svg , Image:Celtic-Cross-Vodicka-decorative-triquetras-red.svg , and perhaps Image:Cross-Flory-Heraldry.svg .
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Source own work (Vector graphic) based on Image:Triquetra-Cross.png
Author first-uploaded version by Gothika, second-uploaded version by AnonMoos

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current18:45, 25 April 2013Thumbnail for version as of 18:45, 25 April 2013600 × 600 (9 KB)AnonMoosbetter inner corners
01:17, 15 April 2013Thumbnail for version as of 01:17, 15 April 2013600 × 600 (9 KB)AnonMoosexact conversion of original PNG (strictly symmetrical with circular arcs)
18:59, 25 November 2008Thumbnail for version as of 18:59, 25 November 2008562 × 556 (9 KB)Gothika{{Information |Description=A cross composed of four interlaced triquetras -- this is called a "Carolingian Cross" by Rudolf Koch. |Source=own work (Vector graphic) |Date=2008. 10. 25 |Author=Gothika
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