Cross of Lorraine


This cross is now virtually indistinguishable from the Patriarchal Cross, being a cross with two cross-bars, one smaller above the main one. It was originally depicted with two cross-bars, one small and one larger closer to the base.

Cross of Lorrain, the lowermost branch sinister, with a crochet or hook. This cross has a crotchet or hook at the lowermost branch on the sinister side, instead of the dexter. This charge is better blazoned a cross lambeau rebated.
arg a Cross of Lorrain sa charged with another arg or voided
Cross of Lorrain charged with another or voided. See also Patriarchal Cross,