What is the Templar Cross in the context of wargames?

The Templar Cross is a symbol associated with the Knights Templar, a medieval Christian military order. It typically features a red cross on a white background, symbolizing their commitment to Christianity and willingness to sacrifice.

This symbol is often used on shields, banners, and armor of miniatures modeled after knightly orders or religious armies in tabletop wargames. It represents devotion to a sacred cause and is used to give a historical or thematic flair to forces in battle.

What does the Templar Cross symbolize in Warhammer® and other wargames?

It symbolizes faith and sacrifice on the battlefield. In the Warhammer® universe, it can inspire stories of knightly armies, crusades, and spiritual struggles. It is also used to represent characters or units dedicated to a divine or sacred mission.

In Warhammer®, it signifies unwavering loyalty and devotion to a higher cause. It can represent forces dedicated to fighting Chaos or protecting humanity, adding an epic and thematic background for narrative campaigns and battles.

In the Warhammer® universe, several factions use them, especially in Warhammer 40,000®:

1. Black Templars®: The most prominent faction featuring using these types of symbols. They are a zealous Space Marine® chapter, heavily inspired by medieval crusaders. They display them on their power armor, shields, and banners, and their entire lore revolves around an eternal crusade in the name of the Emperor. These are the most iconic factions associated with them, but other Imperial factions may also use similar religious symbols to emphasize their devotion and militant faith.
2. Adepta Sororitas® (Sisters of Battle): While not specifically using them, the Sisters of Battle incorporate extensive religious and crusader-like imagery. Their armor, vehicles, and relics often feature various forms of crosses, iconography, and symbols of faith that echo the spirit of holy warriors.
3. Imperial Knights®: Some Imperial Knights® feature heraldry and symbolism reminiscent of Templar knights, including cross-like designs and banners. These noble war machines can be customized to align with a crusading, knightly theme, depending on the Knight House's traditions.
4. Crusader Squads Specific units within the Black Templars®, like the Crusader Squads, emphasize the Templar aesthetic even further, with prominent cross emblems as part of their identity and armament.

What is included in this set?

This set includes a collection of 300x Templar Cross symbols and signs made of brass. There are 12 different types to choose from, separated into different compartments. They are perfect for adding details to armor, weapons, and banners of your models and miniatures or for decorating dioramas. We recommend using cyanocrylate glue in small quantities.

• Approximate thickness of characters: 0.26mm
• Size: 1-5mm
• Quantity: 300 characters (25 units of each character)

NOTICE: Due to the small thickness and size of the pieces, some could come out of the separator disk, or change compartment.