Victory Cross
The Victory Cross (Asturian and Spanish: Cruz de la Victoria) is an early 10th century Asturian crux gemmata or jewelled cross, given by King Alfonso III of Asturias, who reigned from 866 to 910, to the Cathedral of San Salvador of Oviedo (Asturias, Spain). It was made in 908 in the Castle of Gauzón (Raices Viejo, Castrillón, Asturias). At the core is an oakwood cross, in legend identified with a cross carried by King Pelagius of Asturias at the Battle of Covadonga.
| Cruz de la Victoria Victory Cross (in English) | |
|---|---|
Picture of the Santa Cruz de la Victoria. | |
| Material | Various (incl. gold, gems). |
| Created | Early Middle Ages (c. 908 AD; core claimed from 8th century) |
| Present location | Cámara Santa, Cathedral of San Salvador of Oviedo |
Since December 1990, the flag of modern Principality of Asturias bears the Victory Cross offset towards the hoist.
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