(slideshow) This cross was chosen by Charles de Gaulle as a response to Hitler’s swastika - Page 3

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De Gaulle would have been very aware of the two-bar crosses that were so often used as reliquaries. This example from 15th century Spain is shown open.

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© Photo by L. de Guise; courtesy of Victoria and Albert Museum

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