The
The Maltese Cross
Introduction
The 4 basic types of cross      Scotland distinctive crosses      Ireland distinctive crosses      England distinctive crosses
London distinctive crosses

The general issue cross for England, Ireland and Wales. The standard type first issued in England, Ireland and Wales.
These were made in London.
. Distinctive crosses - Ireland

These are only recorded as being used on the 1841 issue Penny Red.

Belfast cross Belfast
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Catterick cross Catterick
Cork cross Cork
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Dublin cross - Type 1 Dublin - Type 1
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Dublin cross - Type 2 Dublin - Type 2
Hollymount cross - stage 1 Hollymount - Stage 1
Hollymount cross - stage 2 Hollymount - Stage 2
Hollynount cross - stage 3 Hollymount - stage 3
Limmerick cross Limmerick
Moate cross Moate
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Mullingar cross Mullingar
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Ross cross Ross (Co. Wexford)
Waterford cross Waterford
Westport cross Westport

For further reference see also

  1. The Tallan collection of Penny Black postage stamps
  2. The Tallan collection of Two Pence Blue postage stamps
  3. The I T Pickering collection of Maltese Cross postmarks
  4. The Penny Black illustraded guide
  5. The Two Pence Blue illustrated guide
  6. The VR official Penny Black illustrated guide
  7. The numbered maltese crosses of the London chief office