Thus the large square was subdivided into nine 1-inch squares, and by darkening the lines shown in the figure at a the cross of St. George was produced.
Another 3-inch square was drawn, and marked off, as shown at b. The points were connected by oblique lines by means of the 45-degree triangle, and by darkening the lines shown at c the cross of St. Andrew was formed. After explaining that the British flag was a combination of these two figures Ralph said, "While we are drawing crosses, we may as well make a Maltese one."
Fig. 19. The Maltese cross
Starting with a 3-inch square again, it was measured off as shown in [Fig. 19]. The lines were connected and darkened, as shown at b. "Now," said Ralph, "you can cut that out of wood, tie a ribbon on it and wear it as a medal."
"Huh," grunted Harry. "Pretty big medal—three inches across!"
"Well, make it any size, an inch or even less."
"That's not a bad idea. I'll make it out of white holly, and put a red, white, and blue bow on it."
"And print on it 'American Order of Junior Woodworkers'."