The so-called Cross Medal is not necessarily in the shape of a "cross". Some have the word "ten" added to the round, square, rhombus or polygonal badge; some do not even have the "ten" The word pattern is also called ankh. Ankhs are most commonly issued in Western Europe. Why do Western countries like to use the word "cross" as the symbol of medals and commemorative medals? Some say that most Europeans believe in Christianity, and the word "ten" is related to the cross of Jesus; others say that the word "ten" is a symbol of a full number, meaning completeness and perfection; but most of them say that : In the Middle Ages, European rulers plundered and invaded everywhere. The "cross" pattern represented crossing from east to west and from north to south. The rulers used this to show off their power, which was quite domineering.

Of course, today’s ankhs may not all have this meaning, they just inherit the tradition.