[ANSTHRLD] Questions on Blazoning

[Britt]

> Argent, on saltire gules a tower Or, and a bordure vert.
>
> Is this A green border (like a picture frame) with a red X and a gold
> tower in the center of the X.
>
> Another question, if the tower over laps the center of the X does it
> matter, if so can I blazon it where the tower can do this.

The tower must be entirely on the X, no overlap.  Otherwise, you're
right.  And 'and a bordure' versus 'within a bordure' is a matter of
personal preference. Laurel registers both and both mean the same
thing.

- Teceangl