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The Heraldic symbol in the form of a cross or letter X is called a Saltire formed by a "bend" and a "bend sinister". The word comes from the old French sau(l)toir, stirrup-cord.

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Heraldic symbol in the form of a diagonal cross?

The Heraldic symbol in the form of a diagonal cross is called a Saltire, formed by a "bend" and a "bend sinister".


What is The Saltire?

A saltire, Saint Andrew's Cross, or crux decussata (though it is never called the last in heraldry), is a heraldic symbol in the form of a diagonal cross or letter X. Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on such a cross. It forms the national Flag of Scotland and Flag of Jamaica, and appears on many other flags, arms and seals. It is also used as a traffic sign.


What does saltire mean?

A Saltire is a diagonal or St. Andrew's Cross - a cross, that is, in the shape of a letter X


What is the significance of the symbol of a cross with a diagonal line through it in certain cultures or belief systems?

The symbol of a cross with a diagonal line through it is often used to represent the rejection or negation of a particular belief or concept. In some cultures or belief systems, it can symbolize opposition to or defiance of traditional religious beliefs or practices.


What is the symbol of Saint Andrew?

The symbol of Saint Andrew is an X-shaped cross, known as the saltire. It is commonly used as the flag of Scotland and represents the method of his martyrdom, which was crucifixion on an X-shaped cross.


What are the three heraldic crosses on a Union Jack?

The Union Flag (don't use the word 'jack' unless it is flown on a ship's jackstaff) is composed of the three flags of the patron saints of the nations in the Union.* The flag of St George (England) is a red diagonal cross on a white field * The flag of St Andrew (Scotland) is a white diagonal cross on a blue field * The flag of St Patrick (Ireland) is a red vertical cross on a white field


What is the saltire on a coin?

Saltire is a "heraldic" term and refers to a diagonal cross on a shield. This is often seen on old British coins where the shield may be a cruciform shield and the saltire a cross of sceptres of perhaps even swords, pikes or tridents. The term comes from 14th century Old French "sauteour", being a cross-shaped barricade.


What does a flag with a blue background and a white diagonal cross represent?

the country of Scotland Or the letter M (on a sailing ship).


Which cross is on the British flag?

There are three crosses: The St. George's cross - the vertical, horizontal red cross. The St. Andrew's cross - the diagonal white cross on blue field. The St. Patrick's cross - the diagonal red cross.


What is a perpendicular diagonal?

A perpendicular diagonal is a pair of segments or lines that cross a polygon making a perpendicular


What country has a flag with two diagonal lines?

Scotland (a white diagonal cross on a blue background)


Does each diagonal of a rhombus bisects two angles?

Yes they do,because if both diagonal lines cross over and perform a cross is were the point in the middle meets.