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Lorraine, Cross of
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Lorraine, Cross of

Heraldic cross with double crossbars, emblem of the medieval French nationalist Joan of Arc. It was adopted by the Free French forces in World War II.
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The earliest memorials included the symbolic cross of Lorraine at the edge of the forest where Charles's body was found; the construction of the church of Notre Dame de la Victoire et des Rois (the present-day Notre Dame de Bonsecours) at the mass grave of Burgundian soldiers; the new mausoleum for the Dukes of Lorraine (1482: "Les Cordeliers"); memorial additions to the old castle church of St.
Memoria, Fama, Historia: Schlachtengedenken und Identitatsstiftung am ... by Hutchison, Jane Campbell / Renaissance Quarterly
In contrast, River Thamescould have won with me on his back and bolted up by four lengths from Cross Of Lorraine.
Horse Racing: CLASSY JAMIE; RACING: HANNON CHASING MAGNIFICENT SEVEN ... by Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
The Kevin Ryan-trained River Thames was ridden with any amount of confidence in the Giles Insurance Corporate Handicap and won as he pleased by four lengths from Cross Of Lorraine.
Horse Racing: Walking on Ayr by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
 
 
 
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