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Santiago's Cross symbol Its origins date back to the battle of Clavijo (844). Battle between Moors and Christians which won the latter with the almost miraculous help of St. James astride a white horse, carrying a white flag with the red cross (later called cross Santiago) . Symbol of the Military Religious Order of Santiago (protected and they defended saints and pilgrims places).
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