MALTESE CROSS ST.JOHN AMBULANCE EMS MEDICAL SERVICE PIN Start Price USD 3.99 Current Price USD 3.99 Time Left 7 days 12 hours 42 minutes Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Wednesday, September 17, 2008 End Time Thursday, January 15, 2009 Location Las Vegas See more about 'MALTESE CROSS ST.JOHN AMBULANCE EMS MEDICAL SERVICE PIN' Description MALTESE CROSS ST.JOHN AMBULANCE EMS MEDICAL SERVICE PIN Shipping Info   Description20019VERY BEAUTIFUL PIN!SUPERB QUALITY WELL-MADE ITEM!MALTESE CROSS ST. JOHN AMBULANCE EMS MEDICAL SERVICE PIN. Cross on divine azure (sky-blue color) background. Well-made, highly detailed artwork. Deep hard enameled white & azure colors, solid antiqued brass. Good size is measured 20 mm L (3/4" of inch tall) in length. Butterfly clutch back side attachment. Great handsome EMS Collectible and Perfect SPIRITUAL GIFT for Christian Memorabilia Aficionados. EVEN BETTER THAN PICTURE IN PERSON!St John Ambulance, branded as St John in some territories, is a common name used by a number of affiliated organizations in different countries dedicated to the teaching and practice of medical first aid and the provision of ambulance services, all of which derive their origins from the St John Ambulance Association founded in 1877 in England. Each national group falls within the charge of a Priory or National Council of the Venerable Order of Saint John in which each Priory ranks alongside the others.In several priories St John Ambulance has commercial sections or subsidiaries operating to generate surplus for charitable activities, these are structured much like other commercial bodies. The membership aspect of St John Ambulance is largely ranked, and members fall into a hierarchical structure of command. Ranks run from corporals, through sergeants and officers all the way up to high national ranks, but there is significant variation between Priories and it is hard to generalise the structure too much from an international perspective.Most members of St John Ambulance are not themselves members of the Order, and vice versa, so a major presence of the Order does not dictate a major presence of St John Ambulance. Most notably, the Order of St John is a Christian organization, whereas St John Ambulance is keen to ensure there is no allegiance to any particular religion or denomination, so as to remain available to all. St John Ambulance works on a more geographical nature than the Order, and has to contend with the differing national laws, medical practices and cultures of countries.The Maltese cross is known around the world as a symbol of the fire service. It is often seen painted on fire trucks, on the clothing of firefighters, depicted on firefighters badges, and is quite often the chosen design of firefighter tattoos. So where did the Maltese cross come from, and how did it get to be known as a symbol of the fire service?The Maltese cross is named after the island of Malta, which came to be the home of the Knights Order of St. John. The armor worn by the Knights covered their entire bodies as well as their faces. Because of this it was often difficult for the knights to recognize one another during battle. They realized they would need some type of symbol that could be used to quickly and easily identify them selves. They chose the Cross of Calvary, which would later be known as the Maltese cross. During the Crusades, the enemies of the nights commonly used fire as a weapon. It was quite common for a Knight to have to risk his own life to save another Knight or extinguish a fire.Eight Points of The Maltese Cross meaning:1. Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.2. Blessed are those who mourn; for they shall be comforted.3. Blessed are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth.4. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be satisfied.5. Blessed are the merciful; for they shall obtain mercy.6. Blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God.7. Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God.8. Blessed are those who suffer persecution for righteousness' sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.In other document the eight obligations of the Knights are given as:To live in truth. To have faith. To be sincere. To give proof of humility. To love justice. To be merciful. To endure persecution. To repent of sin.A similar list with slightly differing wording has also been found;Spiritual Joy; to live without malice; to weep over your sins; to humble yourself to those who injure you; to love justice; to be merciful; to be sincere and pure of heart; and to suffer persecution.An additional list of Eight Knightly Virtues.In the Priory of Dacia, in the tradition of the Russian Grand Priory, a list of Knightly Virtues is used not to replace the Beatitudes but to be used in addition;Loyalty. Care for the Church. Helpfulness to the Sick and the Poor. Contempt for Death. Honor and Glory. Courage. Generosity. 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