Black Cross On Shield Symbol
⛨ Black Cross on Shield is a shield-style cross symbol used for badges, warnings, and themed iconography.
U+26E8
The ⛨ Black Cross on Shield symbol is a Unicode character with a shield-backed cross design. It’s commonly used as a compact emblem for status, safety, or protective themes. You can copy it from here or use its code point in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript.
Black Cross On Shield Symbol Meaning
⛨ (U+26E8) is a “black cross on shield” style symbol. Visually, it suggests protection, defense, and caution, since the cross is placed on a shield-like shape. Depending on your context, it can function as a warning or alert badge, a safety or compliance marker, or a simple icon for teams, roles, or themed events where “defense” or “protection” is a key idea. It’s generally best used when you want a bold, emblem-like character that reads well at small sizes, especially in UI labels, chat reactions, and quick decorative headings.
Common uses
- •UI badges to indicate protection, security, or verified safety status
- •Warning or notice labels in apps, forms, or help pages
- •Game and tabletop props as an emblem for defensive factions or roles
- •Decorative headings and stickers for themed posters and social posts
- •Document icons to mark compliance, standards, or “approved” categories
Examples
⛨ Black Cross on Shield Symbol
- ⛨Safety zone: ⛨
- ⛨Shield active: ⛨
- ⛨Defense role: ⛨
- ⛨Attention required ⛨
- ⛨Approved by security ⛨
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+26E8 | |
| HTML Entity | ⛨ | |
| HTML Code | ⛨ | |
| CSS | \26E8 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9960 | |
| Decimal | 9960 |
How to type Black Cross On Shield Symbol (⛨)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9960 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 26E8 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 26E8. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 26e8, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⛨ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Black Cross On Shield symbol mean?
⛨ (U+26E8) is a “black cross on shield” style symbol. Visually, it suggests protection, defense, and caution, since the cross is placed on a shield-like shape. Depending on your context, it can function as a warning or alert badge, a safety or compliance marker, or a simple icon for teams, roles, or themed events where “defense” or “protection” is a key idea. It’s generally best used when you want a bold, emblem-like character that reads well at small sizes, especially in UI labels, chat reactions, and quick decorative headings.
What is the Unicode code point for ⛨?
The symbol ⛨ has Unicode code point U+26E8.
How can I copy ⛨ for use on websites and apps?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use its HTML entity (⛨) / CSS escape (\\26E8) / JavaScript escape (\\u{26E8}).
Is ⛨ the same as a generic cross emoji?
No. ⛨ is specifically “black cross on shield” (U+26E8), with the cross placed on a shield-like form.
Where does ⛨ work best in text?
It generally works well in short labels, badges, alerts, and compact UI elements where an emblem-style character is needed.