The size of the stone often represents the weight of the pilgrim's sins or life burdens, which they "leave behind" to continue their spiritual journey.
Today, a stylized version serves as the emblem for the Bundeswehr , the modern German armed forces. 3. Cinema and Literature: Cross of Iron
This is one of the most symbolic landmarks on the Camino Francés , located between Foncebadón and Manjarín in León, Spain.
It consists of a tall wooden pole (about five meters high) topped by a small iron cross. 2. The Military Decoration (Eisernes Kreuz)