Showing posts with label Union Jack 12 April 1606. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Union Jack 12 April 1606. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Union Jack 12 April 1606

Union Jack 12 April 1606





















On 12 April 1606, a new flag to represent the regal union between England and Scotland was specified in a royal decree, according to which the flag of England (a red cross on a white background, known as St George's Cross), and the flag of Scotland (a white saltire on a blue background, known as the Saltire or St Andrew's Cross), would be joined together, forming the flag of England and Scotland for maritime purposes.