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A diagonal cross in the form of an X.
Also known as: Saint Andrew's cross, St Andrew's cross, Diagonal cross
The saltire is a diagonal cross. It is a heraldic charge — most familiar as the flag of Scotland — and in Christian tradition is associated with Saint Andrew.
Is a heraldic charge in the form of a diagonal cross, appearing on flags including that of Scotland.
Contexts: Religion
Is associated in Christian tradition with Saint Andrew, from the tradition that he was crucified on a diagonal cross.
The association is traditional; the account of the manner of his death is not independently documented.
Contexts: Religion
Is used in signage and marking to indicate a crossing or a prohibition, a function unrelated to its heraldic or religious senses.
Contexts: Religion
Two diagonal bars crossing at the centre, forming an X whose arms reach the corners.
Both are diagonal crosses; the multiplication sign is a mathematical operator.