Maltese cross

A cross with triangular arms that taper towards the centre, sometimes having indented outer sides: formerly worn by the Knights of Malta.
The Maltese Cross is a symbol of protection and a badge of honor. Its story is hundreds of years old.
The eight points are said to symbolize the eight points of courage:Loyalty, piety, generosity, bravery, glory and honour, contempt of death, helpfulness towards the poor and the sick and respect for the church.
Its design is based on crosses used since the First Crusade. It was also the symbol of Amalfi, a small Italian republic of the 11th century.
The Maltese cross was depicted on the two mils coin in the old Maltese currency, and is now shown on the back of the one and two Euro coins.In the United States what are called Maltese Crosses are often used by fire departments.