Cross tattoos
In this catalogue you will find photos of cross tattoos of different cultures and people. Cross tattoos are extremely popular nowadays. There is a great variety of cross tattoos, and the most popular are Celtic cross tattoos. Their meaning is hard work that never ends and never begins. Some people apply Celtic cross tattoos only because of its beauty. However they have much deeper meaning than others. Although Irish, Scottish and Welsh descendants of Celtic tribes often apply cross tattoos to show the pride for their heritage. Cross symbolizes constant mental development. Other people make cross tattoos because the cross is also the heritage of the Iron Cross. At first Iron Cross was the symbol of the Teutonic knights in the 14th century. Later it became the symbol of German military in 1870. Today those who decided to apply Iron
Cross tattoo do this because it symbolizes might and honor. Iron Cross is a shortened variant of the classic one, but with more wide edges. Gothic cross doesn’t have any religious heritage. It is based on a Christian cross. The picture of the Gothic cross usually occupies central position in the tattoo with such items as knives, swords or material. Christian cross tattoo is very popular too. There are two main variants of the cross. First one is a Latin cross that is a wooden one. The second variant is with Jesus Christ on it. Also nails can be depicted on it. There can always be added something to any cross tattoo to get a unique image.