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The Union Flag (don't use the word 'jack' unless it is flown on a ship's jackstaff) is composed of the three flags of the patron saints of the nations in the Union.
* The flag of St George (England) is a red diagonal cross on a white field * The flag of St Andrew (Scotland) is a white diagonal cross on a blue field * The flag of St Patrick (Ireland) is a red vertical cross on a white field
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What 2 crosses are represented inthe union jack flag?
There are THREE crosses represented on the Union Flag. The crosses of St George, St Andrew and St Patrick.
What crosses unite Britain?
The crosses of St.George,St.Andrews,St Patrick representing England,Scotland And Ireland in The Union Jack unite Britain.
What do the strips on the Australian flag stand for?
The Australian flag has neither strips nor stripes. However, if you are referring to the cross in the upper right hand quarter of the flag, it is the Union Jack. This represents Australia's historical links with Britain. The Union Jack is made up of three crosses representing UK: the crosses of St George, St Andrew and St Patrick.
Why is the UK flag a cross?
The Union Jack is actually three crosses, those of St George, St Andrew and St Patrick, representing England, Scotland and Ireland, respectively.
How did the the Union Jack get its name?
The Union Jack is so called because it is the Union Flag flown from a jack staff of a ship. If the flag is flown anywhere else it is properly called the Union Flag. The word "Union" refers to the uniting of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland to form the United Kingdom.
What does the red cross on union jack mean?
There are two red crosses on the Union Flag. The 'plus' cross is from the English flag and the 'multiplication' crass is from the Ulster flag.
What is the name of british flag?
-- Flag vs Jack --The British Flag is called the 'Union Flag', as it is comprised of the crosses of St Andrew (Scotland), St George (England) and St Patrick (Ireland). St David is not included because Wales is a Principality, not a Kingdom.The flag is called the 'Union Jack' when flown from a ship.
What is the origin of the word Jack in union jack?
Jack is another name for a flag, usually a small flag used for signaling, but in the case of the Union Jack it symbolises the union of the three countries - England, Wales, Scotland
What is the significance of the design on the United Kingdom flag?
The United Kingdom flag is formed of the three separate crosses of England, Wales and Scotland. The flag has been the official flag since 1707. It is known as the "Union flag". It is also called the Union Jack, but this is only correct when it is flying on a ship.
What is in the upper left-hand corner of the Australian flag?
The Union Jack (Union Flag) is in the upper left-hand corner of the Australia flag. "The Union Jack itself is a composite flag symbolizing the union of the historical components of the United Kingdom. It is composed of intersecting and overlayed red and white vertical and diagonal crosses on blue and white background." Source: http://www.anbg.gov.au/oz/flag-union.html
What is the name of the flag of United Kingdom which incorporated three flags into one?
The Union Jack / The Union Flag :)
What three different flags are in the union jack?
The Cross of St George (England), the Cross of St Andrew also known as the Saltire (Scotland) and the Saint Patrick's Saltire (Ireland).
