religious orders

[harrier61]

13th century italian religious order which arrived in england and wore a red cross on their clothing

[B00]

Knights Templar?

[B00]

Yup, looking like these are your chappies...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knights_Templar

[shaneystar2]

Crutched Friar
....this is from one of the weekend crosswords.
Kind word of advice ..post all crossword q's in Quizzes and Puzzles regardless of subject matter where this has already been answered.

[B00]

Well that's marvelous innit?

I go to all the trouble of finding the info out, and not only was it wrong thereby making me look a twonk it's for a bl00dy quiz thingy?

Pah!

[shaneystar2]

Oooh don't cry Boo....not your fault ....I'll send the butler round with some fancies....he may take a while though....you know how doddery he is !

[shaneystar2]

Just in case you are now completely confused harrier61...
The Friars of the Holy Cross(Crutched Friars) came to Britain from Italy around 1200 and established a hospital at Reigate, Surrey. They wore a brown or black habit with a red cross on the chest. My Butler confirms this ...he's nearly old enough to remember them :)

[B00]

Ahhh now fondant fancies- now ya talking!

They'll repair my damaged ego and pride- ta very muchly shaney :-)

[harrier61]

Crutched Friar is the answer (Oxford Dictionary)