Flag of England

The flag of England is Saint George's Cross. The legend of George as the dragon slayer dates back to the 12th century. St. George became the patron saint of England in the 13th century. The red cross appeared in the Crusades and is one of the oldest known emblems representing England.The flag consists of a red cross in white field, its width is one fifth of the height of the flag. It is a simple application of St. George's Cross, which can be found on various flags and coats of arms of Christian countries, cities and families.St. George's Cross has become part of the Union Jack, the national flag of the United Kingdom, with an aspect ratio of 1:2, as well as the Scottish version of the British royal coat of arms. Also in the Commonwealth period, the Saint George's Cross was found in the arms of Great Britain.The Saint George's Cross is also found in the "Red Hand Flag" - the former flag of Northern Ireland, supplemented by a six-pointed star, a red hand and the British Crown; and the flag of Guernsey, here supplemented by a golden cross of bars. Likewise, various coats of arms and flags of former British colonies go back to the English flag.(Wikipedia)