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Decussate Cross
A saltire, also called Saint Andrew's Cross or the crux decussata, is a Heraldry, heraldic symbol in the form of a diagonal cross, like the shape of the letter X in Roman type. The word comes from the Middle French ''sautoir'', Medieval Latin ''saltatoria'' ("stirrup"). From its use as field sign, the saltire came to be used in a number of flags, in the 16th century for Flag of Scotland, Scotland and Cross of Burgundy, Burgundy, in the 18th century also as the ensign of the Ensign of the Russian Navy, Russian Navy, and Saint Patrick's Saltire, for Ireland. Notable 19th-century usage includes some of the flags of the Confederate States of America. It is also used in the flag of Jamaica and on Seal (emblem), seals, and as a Charge (heraldry), heraldic charge in Coat of arms, coats of arms. The term saltirewise or in saltire refers to heraldic charges arranged as a diagonal cross. The Escutcheon (heraldry), shield may also be Division of the field, divided per saltire, i.e. diagon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saint Andrew%27s Cross
Saint Andrew's Cross or Andrew Cross may refer to: * The x-shaped cross on which Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred by crucifixion * Saltire, a heraldic symbol in the form of a diagonal cross, including a gallery of flags ** Flag of Scotland, also known as St Andrew's Cross, a white saltire on a blue field ** Battle flag of the Confederate States Army, a blue cross of St Andrew, bearing either 12 or 13 stars, on a field of red ** Battle flag of the Army of the Trans-Mississippi, a red cross of St Andrew, bearing 13 stars, on a field of blue ** Flag of Alabama, a crimson cross of St Andrew on a field of white ** Flag of Amsterdam, three St Andrew's crosses on a field of black, surrounded by red. ** Cross of Burgundy, or the Cross of St Andrew, a saw-toothed form of St Andrew's cross ** Ensign of the Russian Navy, or St Andrews's flag, a blue saltire on a white field * St. Andrew's cross (philately), a saltire that occurs on some philatelic items * Saint Andrew's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
