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How is the union flag religious?
The Union flag has three symbols of three Christian patron saints;- St George, St Patrick and St Andrew.
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 is the history behind the british flag?
The history behind the British flag: It used to be called the Union flag/ Union jack because it represented the union of all the countries of the United Kingdom. The flag is an amalgamation of three flags, England North Ireland and Scotland.
Why is wales not represented on the union jack?
They did not have a flag, when it was designed
What 3 kingdoms are represented by each cross on the flag?
If you mean union flag / union jack then England Scotland and Wales
What countries are represented on the union flag?
The Union Flag, commonly known as the Union Jack, represents three countries: England, Scotland, and Ireland. The red cross of St George symbolizes England, the white saltire of St Andrew represents Scotland, and the red saltire of St Patrick stands for Ireland. Wales is not directly represented on the flag, as it was already united with England when the flag was designed. The current design was adopted in 1801.
Which country of the UK is not represented in the Union flag?
Wales.
How is England represented on the Union flag?
By a large 'plus' cross in the foreground.
What are the three heraldic crosses on a Union Jack?
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
Who is a patron saint of England?
There several patron saints of England:Augustine of CanterburyCuthbertGeorgeGregory the GreatMichael the ArchangelOur Lady of Mount Carmel at AylesfordOur Lady of Walsingham
What does the colonial flag symbolize?
The colonial flag was composed of stars and stripes. The stars represented the 13 colonies that were part of the union which the stripes represented hardiness, innocence and perseverance.
How long the union jack has represented our country and what are it's orgins?
The Union Flag is an amalgamation of a St. Georges Cross representing England, a St. Andrews Cross representing Scotland and a St. Patricks Cross representing Ireland. Wales isn't represented on the Union Flag.
