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Cross of Burgundy. The Cross of Burgundy (French: Croix de Bourgogne; Spanish: Cruz de Borgoña/Aspa de Borgoña; German: Burgunderkreuz; Italian: Croce di Borgogna; Dutch: Bourgondisch kruis; Portuguese: Cruz de Borgonha) is a saw-toothed form of the Cross of Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Burgundy, and a historical banner and battle flag used by holders of the title of Duke of Burgundy ...
The flag was the primary symbol of Philip the Handsome. It introduced into Spanish vexillology a design that, although of foreign origin, would become the primary symbol of Spain. The flag was usually embroidered on white or yellow cloth. The Cross of Burgundy is also known as "The Vane of Burgundy" or La Cruz de San Andrés as it is derived ...
The symbol is also called a "barbed cross" or an "arrow cross". An arrow cross in green was also the symbol of the Arrow Cross Party of Hungary. Cross erminée A cross erminée is a cross of four ermine-spots, with the heads meeting, sharing their spots. Historically borne by Hurston (Cheshire, England) c. 1490 and others [21] Avellane cross
Cross of Burgundy. English and German picture maps of the Battle of Kinsale of 1601–02 show the combined Irish–Spanish forces under a red saltire. This is presumed to be the Cross of Burgundy, the war flag of Spain, rather than an Irish flag. [15] A 1612 seal of Trinity College Dublin shows uncoloured cross and saltire flags. [16]
Ancient Caucasian Albanian cross and national symbol from the 4th century AD. Cross of Burgundy: A saw toothed form of the St. Andrews cross, symbolizing the rough branches he was crucified on. A historic symbol of the Burgundy region, dating back to the 15th century when supporters of the Duke of Burgundy adopted the badge to show allegiance ...
Christopher Furlong/Getty Images. The back of the cross contains a quote in Welsh from the final sermon of St. David. Translated to English, these words say: “Be joyful.
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In addition to the traditional elements, it also contains a Cross of Burgundy. The flag of Franche-Comté is a regional French flag inspired by the blazon of Franche-Comté . It depicts, on a field of azure semé with bars of gold ( or ) a crowned lion rampant , with tongue and claws gules .