1) (adj) Where the edges of a flag are cut into repeated semi-circular shapes
– an indented edge.
2) (adj) The term may also be used when the top edge of a shield is seen with two (or more)
semi-circular cut-outs – but see the note below (also shield).
Please note that in heraldry a division line within a shield or banner of arms is not scalloped, but
is either engrailed or invected – see engrailed and
invected.
SCANDINAVIAN CROSS
A cross with arms of equal width, whose horizontal arm runs along the centre
of the flag, but whose vertical arm is off-centred towards the hoist – a Nordic
cross – but see the note below (also splitflag 1)
and splitflag 2)).
Please note that this term should only be used for those flags which are from, or have a connection
with the Scandinavian region (such as that of the Shetland Islands), otherwise see
off-centred cross 2)
The heraldic term for a (or the) small ecclesiastical banner (or banners) fixed to the top of a
bishop’s crosier (see also banderole),
crozier and stringed).
1) A type of flag, now obsolete, which shows a strip along its top edge that extends beyond the fly
to become a tongue (see also engrailed fly,
palm,
square-tongued,
stepped fly,
tongue(s) 1)).
2) A form of flag where a triangular tongue extends from the upper fly corner of the flag – but
see note a) below.
3) The tail or tongue as described above.
Flag of Zurich c1400, Switzerland;
Flag of Tetouan, Morocco 1968–1976;
Flag of Beni Mellal, Morocco 1968–1976
Notes a)
With regard to 2), the Editors suggest that the term "tongue"
(as referenced above) should be used where this projection forms an integral part of the flag as referenced
above and illustrated below.
b) Definition 3) is based upon the original German, this term refers only to the tail.
The term for an oriental sword with a single-edged curved blade and plain cross guard, whose blade is
often seen widening from hilt to tip – but see sabre and its
following note.
A term for the representation of an animal or engine-driven device for the lifting of water from one
level to another (see also waterwheel and
windmill).
A usually narrow ribbon of varying length and elaboration; it is normally (but not exclusively)
placed below the shield in a set of armorial bearings or an emblem, and is inscribed with a motto or the
name of a state or other entity – a ribbon – but see
ribbon scroll 2)
(also Appendix IV,
armorial bearings,
coat of arms,
emblem,
motto).
Flag of Juba, South Sudan;
The National Emblem of Brunei;
The Flag of The State of New Jersey, US
![[Scallops]](../images/v/vx-ch-gr195.gif)
![[indented edge example]](../images/v/vx-pt~e16.gif)
![[scalloped shield]](../images/v/vxt-d471.gif)
![[indented edge example]](../images/v/vx-pt~e15.gif)
![[Scandinavian cross]](../images/v/vx-dk19.gif)
![[Scandinavian cross]](../images/v/vx-is).gif)
![[Scandinavian cross]](../images/v/vx-no.gif)
![[scarf example]](../images/v/vx-cz-oc-sa.gif)
![[scarf example]](../images/v/vx-cz-pr-ot.gif)
![[Svetla]](../images/v/vx-cz-bk-sl.gif)
![[Sceptre]](../images/v/vx-ah~1850r.gif)
![[Sceptre]](../images/v/vx-me).gif)
![[Sceptre]](../images/v/vx-ge-kare.gif)
![[Sceptre fleury]](../images/v/vx-ch-gr063.gif)
![[Schellenbaum]](../images/v/vx-schellenbaum.jpg)
![[Schwenkel]](../images/v/vx-ch-zh15.gif)
.gif)
![[Scythian cap flag]](../images/v/vx-co-ris-p.gif)
