St Andrews Cross Confederate Flag

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St andrews cross confederate flag. A red cross on a white background is the st. The reason that the csa put the st. Nylon dyed flag usa made 78 75 add to cart.

Andrew s cross is not unique to the confederate battle flag. Banner o scotland also known as st andrew s cross or the saltire consists of a white saltire defacing a blue field. Andrew was crucified on a cross in the shape of an x.

Andrew s cross 4 x 6 ft. Andrew being the patron saint of scotland. Patrick s cross representing the patron saint of ireland.

This is not to be confused with the flag of scotland called the st andrew s cross or the saltire. In the past several southern states flew the confederate battle flag along with the u s. The flag of scotland called the saltire or saint andrew s cross is a blue field with a white saltire according to tradition it represents saint andrew who is supposed to have been crucified on a cross of that form called a crux decussata at patras greece.

The saint andrew s cross was worn as a badge on hats in scotland on the day of the feast of saint andrew. Andrew has been described variously as a proud emblem of southern heritage. 69 95 add to cart.

One of the best known saltires is the flag of scotland. The confederate battle flag is based on the ancient cross of saint andrew. General beauregard and the battle flag.