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Figures and Symbols The Columbian Coat of Arms contains three symbolic elements: the sword, the anchor and the battle axe, recalling the noble and illustrious deeds of the Order's founders. The sword and the anchor, placed one over the other, form a sort of "X" or St Andrew's cross. The sword symbolizes honor, distinction, bravery and courage.

The anchor, is the symbol for Christopher Columbus, the patron of our Order. The anchor, an instrument designed to hold a ship in place, represents that which attaches, stops, consolidates and stabilizes. The short sword or dagger, was a weapon used by Knights when engaged upon an errand of mercy.

The anchor is the mariner's symbol for Columbus, patron of the order, and the short sword is the weapon of the knight when engaged in an errand of mercy. Thus the shield expresses Catholic Knighthood in unified merciful action, and with the letters K. of …

Emblem of the Knights of Columbus - symbol description, layout, design and history from Symbols.com

The anchor is the mariner’s symbol for Columbus, patron of the Order, while the short sword or dagger was the weapon of the Knight when engaged upon an errand of mercy.

Our Honored Order cherishes as its patron Christopher Columbus. Christopher (Christ Bearer) Columbus (Dove of Peace), symbolizing the Paraclete spiritually; the sacred symbols on the emblem typify the Union of the Three Divine Persons in one God - the most Blessed Trinity.

The anchor is the mariner’s symbol for Columbus, patron of the Order. The sword was the weapon of the knight when engaged upon an errand of mercy. The shield expresses Catholic Knighthood in organized merciful action and with the letters K of …

Together with the shield and the letters K of C, these symbols express Catholic knighthood in organized, merciful action. The colors of red, white and blue in the background of the shield and the foreground of the Formée Cross are colors that represent noble aspects of the Order.

The mace from the Roman days is symbolic of authority, the anchor is the mariner's symbol of Columbus, patron of the Order, while the short sword or dagger was the weapon of the knight when engaged upon an errand of mercy.