Union Jack

flags-and-symbols

In 1776, the flag representing Great Britain was the Union Jack, following the addition of the red cross of St Patrick for Ireland in 1801. In that year, the version in use was...

flags-and-heraldry

Many people use the terms Union Flag and Union Jack as if they were interchangeable, but in the United Kingdom they refer to the same national design with context-dependent nami...

history-symbols

The Union Jack is called the Jack because it was originally a maritime flag flown from the jackstaff at the bow of Royal Navy ships. The term combines the word jack (a small fla...

flags

The Union Jack is a compact emblem of shared history, combining the crosses of three patron saints into a single, instantly recognizable motif. It appears on national flags, mil...

flags

The flag known as the Union Jack, or Union Flag when flown on land, is the national flag of the United Kingdom. It combines the crosses of three historic nations—England, Scot...

relationships

The Union Jack and the Australian flag share visual DNA, yet they communicate distinct national stories. The Union Jack combines the crosses of St George (England), St Andrew (S...

flags-and-symbols

The Union Jack, the familiar blue, red, and white flag of the United Kingdom, is one of the most recognized flags in the world. It combines the crosses of three historic nations...

flags-and-heraldry

The UK flag, commonly called the Union Jack, is a recognized national symbol that represents the United Kingdom. It combines the crosses of three historic patron saints within a...

symbolism

The Union Jack, the flag of the United Kingdom, represents the union of three historic nations: England, Scotland, and Ireland. It combines their crosses into one design that si...

flags-and-protocol

The flag of the United Kingdom, commonly called the Union Jack or the Union Flag, is a composite design representing the union of three distinct nations. It combines the crosses...