Prison Tattoos and Their Secret Meanings
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#12 Cross on the Chest (In Russia)
Within the Russian prison system the cross on the chest symbolizes a “Prince of Thieves.” And this is the highest rank that any Russian convict can achieve. This tattoo is reserved only for the higher ups in the mob. They have one of the most intricate tattoo culture of any group of people. For example an inmate with stars on his knees, shows that he does not bow to any authority.
