Maltese Cross 2 : The 8-pointed heraldic symbol of the fire service, worn as a badge by most fire fighters, and derived from the cross of the Knights of Malta. See also: Cross Patee
Ralph W. Burklin & Robert G. Purington, Fire Terms: A Guide to Their Meaning and Use, National Protection Association, Boston, MA 1980 USA. (Guide: Meaning and Use, Nat Prot Association Fr Srvc - Amer) {457}