 blue
with the red cross of Saint George (patron saint of England) edged
in white superimposed on the diagonal red cross of Saint Patrick
(patron saint of Ireland) which is superimposed on the diagonal
white cross of Saint Andrew (patron saint of Scotland); known
as the Union Flag or Union Jack; the design and colors (especially
the Blue Ensign) have been the basis for a number of other flags
including other Commonwealth countries and their constituent states
or provinces, as well as British overseas territories |
