Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⛑ has the Unicode code point U+26D1. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thexare the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+26D1 to binary:
00100110 11010001. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
11100010 10011011 10010001
HELMET WITH WHITE CROSS·U+26D1
⛑
Character Information
Code Point
U+26D1
HEX
26D1
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9B 91 | 11100010 10011011 10010001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 D1 | 00100110 11010001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | D1 26 | 11010001 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 D1 | 00000000 00000000 00100110 11010001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | D1 26 00 00 | 11010001 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⛑
URI Encoded
%E2%9B%91
Description
The Unicode character U+26D1 is the "Helmet with White Cross," an emblem commonly used to denote military personnel, especially in paramilitary organizations. In digital text, this symbol serves as a visual representation of courage, valor, and protection. It has its roots in various cultural contexts, including military traditions and iconography, where it often signifies rank or hierarchy within armed forces. As a Unicode character, U+26D1 contributes to the universality and standardization of digital text, allowing for greater compatibility and clarity across different platforms and devices. By accurately representing this emblem in digital communication, U+26D1 supports the cultural significance and historical context associated with helmets bearing a white cross.
How to type the ⛑ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9937 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.