What car brand features a cross and a snake?
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A cross and a snake is the emblem of Alfa Romeo. It symbolizes constant innovation and technical perfection, with a poetic name like a dreamy spirit. Alfa Romeo is a renowned Italian manufacturer of cars and sports vehicles, established in 1910 and headquartered in Milan. Here is some information about Alfa Romeo: 1. When Alfa Romeo was founded in 1910, the creators combined two symbols of the city of Milan to create a badge: the red cross is part of the Milan city's coat of arms, commemorating the medieval Crusader knights, while the dragon-snake (biscione) motif comes from the emblem of a local noble family (the Visconti family), symbolizing the legend of the medieval Duke of Milan, Visconti, whose ancestors repelled a 'giant serpent' that tormented the city's inhabitants. 2. These two symbols representing Milan's traditions, though unrelated in meaning, were combined into one, becoming one of the most famous logos in the automotive industry. The later additions of the Alfa Romeo and Milan lettering, along with the decorative borders, have undergone subtle changes over the brand's century-long history.