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Saltire Society Housing Design Awards
A saltire, also called Saint Andrew's Cross or the crux decussata, is a 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 Scotland and Burgundy, in the 18th century also as the ensign of the Russian Navy, and 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 seals, and as a heraldic charge in coats of arms. The term saltirewise or in saltire refers to heraldic charges arranged as a diagonal cross. The shield may also be divided per saltire, i.e. diagonally. A warning sign in the shape of a saltire is also used to indicate the point at which a railway line intersects a road at a level crossing. Heraldry and vexillology The saltire is im ... [...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 Cross ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
