New Zealand Flag Institute

GLOSSARY

 

 

 

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black. Also a colour associated with Moslem’s, the prophet Mohammed’s flag having been black.

 

Saint Andrew's Cross -

A cross from corner to corner of the flag, forming an "X". Also called a saltire. Properly, the Saint Andrew's Cross is a white cross on blue. It is the civil flag of Scotland.

 

SAINT EDWARD'S CROWN -

See CROWN.

 

Saint George's Cross -

A cross with arms vertical and horizontal extending to the edges of the flag. Properly, Saint George's Cross is a red cross on white. It is the flag of England.

 

SALTIRE -

A diagonal cross, such as the Saint Andrew's cross on the UNION FLAG.

 

Scandinavian Cross -

A Saint George's Cross, off-centered towards the hoist, seen on Scandinavian flags.

 

SEAL -

A device used to impress a pattern upon paper or wax. Also the pattern made by this device. See GREAT SEAL.

 

SEMÉ -

Spread; used to describe an unspecified number of emblems spread over the FIELD of a flag or SHIELD.

 

SHIELD -