HTML Entity for Cross of Lorraine (☨)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Cross of Lorraine (☨) in HTML and CSS. This character is U+2628 (CROSS OF LORRAINE) in the Miscellaneous Symbols block (U+2600–U+26FF). It is used in historical, heraldic, and emblem contexts—including association with the Free French forces—and is a double-barred cross distinct from the Cross of Jerusalem U+2629 (☩).
There is no named HTML entity for U+2628. Use ☨, ☨, or \2628 in CSS content. Not a combining diacritic like Cross Above or Cross Below. Do not confuse ☨ with ☩ or Conjunction ☌.
⚡ Quick Reference — Cross of Lorraine
U+2628Miscellaneous Symbols (U+2600–U+26FF)
☨Hexadecimal reference
☨Decimal reference
—None (use numeric refs)
Name Value
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Unicode U+2628
Hex code ☨
HTML code ☨
Named entity —
CSS code \2628Complete HTML Example
This example shows U+2628 using hexadecimal and decimal character references, plus a CSS content escape. There is no named HTML entity:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\2628";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Cross of Lorraine using Hexadecimal: ☨</p>
<p>Cross of Lorraine using HTML Code: ☨</p>
<p id="point">Cross of Lorraine using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+2628 is supported in modern browsers; use a font with good Miscellaneous Symbols coverage:
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See the Cross of Lorraine (☨) in context:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
☨ references code point U+2628 using hex digits 2628.
Decimal HTML Code
☨ is the decimal equivalent (9768) for the same character.
CSS Entity
\2628 is the CSS escape for U+2628, used in the content property of ::before or ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce the Lorraine cross: ☨. Unicode U+2628 is in Miscellaneous Symbols (U+2600–U+26FF). No named HTML entity exists.
Use Cases
Cross of Lorraine (☨) commonly appears in:
French history, Lorraine region, coats of arms, and double-barred cross documentation.
Free French forces, WWII resistance, and military emblems featuring ☨.
Branding, digital art, certificates, and decorative design with the Lorraine cross.
Articles about historical symbols, Unicode tables, and cultural documentation.
Lorraine (France), regional identity, and culturally significant symbolism.
HTML entity guides and Miscellaneous Symbols glossaries.
Pair the symbol with meaningful alt text or context in religious or cultural content.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
☨or☨for the Lorraine cross - Choose fonts that support Miscellaneous Symbols (U+2600–U+26FF)
- Keep hex or decimal style consistent across the document
- Use
\2628only inside CSScontent - Provide context or alt text for historical and cultural meaning
Don’t
- Confuse U+2628 (☨) with combining Cross Above/Below (U+033D, U+0353)
- Confuse ☨ with Conjunction ☌ (U+260C) or other cross glyphs
- Assume a named entity exists—U+2628 has none
- Put CSS escape
\2628in HTML text nodes - Use the symbol without sensitivity in inappropriate contexts
Key Takeaways
No named entity—use numeric references
☨ ☨For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\2628U+2628 CROSS OF LORRAINE
Miscellaneous Symbols—not a combining diacritic
Three methods, one glyph — widely supported in modern browsers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
☨ (hex), ☨ (decimal), or \2628 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity for U+2628.U+2628 (CROSS OF LORRAINE). Miscellaneous Symbols (U+2600–U+26FF). Hex 2628, decimal 9768.☨ or ☨) go in markup. The CSS escape \2628 is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Both render ☨.☨ or ☨. See symbol entities for copyright, crosses, and related marks.Explore More HTML Entities!
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