Cross of San Andrés, symbol vexilologico, also called Saltire of Burgundy by be San Andres the patron of this region of France, Duchy independent during the middle ages. This cross in saltire, which, according to tradition, San Andres, was crucified was introduced in Spain by Felipe el Hermoso and later used by Kings, armies and regions as distinctive background in flags and shields both vertically and horizontally. Felipe VI has deleted it from his shield by Francoist resonances.