Cross of Burgundy

The Cross of Burgundy (French: Croix de Bourgogne; Spanish: Cruz de Borgoña/Aspa de Borgoña; German: Burgunderkreuz; Italian: Croce di Borgogna; Dutch: Bourgondisch kruis; Portuguese: Cruz de Borgonha) is a saw-toothed (raguly) form of the Cross of Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Burgundy, and a historical banner and battle flag used by holders of the title of Duke of Burgundy and their subjects.

It was first used in the 15th century by the Valois Dukes of Burgundy, who ruled a large part of nowadays eastern France and the Low Countries as an effectively independent state. At the extinction of the Valois ducal line in 1477, the Burgundian Low Countries were inherited by the Habsburgs, who retained the title of Dukes of Burgundy and adopted the flag as one of the many symbols of their dynasty. After the Burgundian Habsburgs ascended to the throne of Spain in 1506, their officials introduced this ensign in the Spanish Empire throughout the Castilian and Aragonese territories in Europe and in the Americas. As a reflection of the historical reach of the Burgundian, Habsburg, and Spanish empires and territories, the emblem can be found in several countries in Europe and in the Americas, used on regimental colours, badges, shoulder patches, and company guidons.

More recent usage of the Cross of Burgundy include its use by the Carlists; a faction of hyper-traditional monarchists who were opposed to the ascension of Isabella II in 1833 due to her being a woman. Carlists and their Requeté militias would be a major group among the Spanish Nationalists under the rule of Francisco Franco. After the fall of Franco Carlism shifted to a left-winged nationalist group.

The Cross of Burgundy was also used by the Walloon Legion French-speaking Belgian volunteers fighting for Nazi Germany affiliated with the Rexism.