Ex. Argent, two chevronels, gules.
And the couple-close, which is half the chevronel.
Ex. Gules, three couple-closes interlaced in base, or.
Braced is sometimes used for interlaced. See the word [BRACED] in the Dictionary.
THE CROSS.
This, as its name imports, was the distinguishing badge of the Crusaders, in its simplest form. It was merely two pieces of list or riband of the same length, crossing each other at right angles. The colour of the riband or list denoted the nation to which the Crusader belonged. The cross is an honourable ordinary, occupying one fifth of the shield when not charged, but if charged, one third.
Ex. Or, a cross, gules.