the cross represents saint george
Loyalists during the American Revolutionary War commonly used the British Red Ensign, which featured the Union Jack in the canton and a red field. Some loyalist groups also adopted the "Loyalist Flag," which displayed symbols such as the Union Jack alongside other emblems of loyalty to the British Crown. These flags were used to signify their allegiance to the British government in contrast to the revolutionaries.
Blue,red and white. :P
the man in 19027 The Southern Cross are stars of a constellation which can be seen prominently in the southern hemisphere . It is widely used as a cultural national symbol in Australia .
The Union Flag commonly known as the Union Jack is the blue, white and red flag of the UK.
the red cross means St George
The red on the flag is the union jack and it stands for bravery and strength
The colors that are in the flag that represents the United Kingdom are red, white, and blue. These colors are set in a pattern that is called the Union Jack, which is one cross shape set on top of other.
These were probably the three most used flags in colonial America. 1: The "Union Jack". It was identical to the UK's current flag, but the X behind the cross in the union Jack had no red stripes. 2: The Red Ensign. It had the Union Jack in the canton (like the American flag's white stars) and the rest was red. 3: The Continental Colors. It was identical to the American flag, but where the stars are today there was a Union Jack.
The red follows from the flag of St. George, which is a red cross on a white background.
Ships of the United Kingdom will fly under the Union 'Jack' (Union Flag) along with a 'Red Duster' (Red Ensign). Also, ships of other British Sovereign Territories (ex-empire) eg. Bermuda, Bahamas will also use the Union 'Jack' as well as their own flag.
Red, White and Blue. It is known as the Union Flag, or sometimes erroneously as the Union Jack.
The flag you are describing is the flag of the United Kingdom, commonly known as the Union Jack. It features a red cross (the Cross of St. George) on a white background, which represents England, and the Union Jack itself combines elements of the crosses of St. George (England), St. Andrew (Scotland), and St. Patrick (Ireland). The red cross is prominent, while the Union Jack is located in the upper left corner. This design symbolizes the union of these nations.