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Correct vertical displays of the Union Flag. The left view is also the vertical display used if there is no staff or a bi-supported staff is used, and flag is only seen from one direction. Kelly, Ralph (8 August 2017). "A flag for the Empire" (PDF). The Flag Institute. Archived (PDF) from the original on 13 August 2023 . Retrieved 13 August 2023.

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We offer both hand sewn & printed Union Flags, all made in our very own manufacturing facility, here in North Yorkshire, UK. PANTONE. "PANTONE 280 C – find a PANTONE Color". www.pantone.com. Archived from the original on 29 December 2019 . Retrieved 16 November 2017.The flying of the Union Flag on public buildings is decided by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport at The Queen's command. Ultimately, when the British home secretary was asked on 7 December 1922 (the day after the Irish Free State was established) whether the Garter King of Arms was "to issue any Regulations with reference to the national flag consequent to the passing of the Irish Free State Constitution Act", the response was no and the flag has never been changed. [76] Ingall, Jennifer (4 June 2021). "Why the Dangarsleigh war memorial flies the Empire flag and what it means to the community". ABC News. Archived from the original on 13 August 2023 . Retrieved 13 August 2023. The Butcher's Apron is a pejorative term for the flag, common among Irish republicans, citing the blood-streaked appearance of the flag and referring to atrocities committed in Ireland and other countries under British colonial rule. [38] [39] In 2006, Sandra White, a Member of the Scottish Parliament, caused a furore when the term was used in a press release under her name. It was later blamed on the actions of a researcher, who resigned yet claimed that the comment had been approved by White. [40] The Irish folk band the Wolfe Tones has a song entitled "The Butcher's Apron" which makes reference to the term. [41]

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Fox-Davies, Arthur Charles (1986) [1904]. The Art of Heraldry: An Encyclopædia of Armory. London: Bloomsbury Books. p.399. ISBN 0-906223-34-2. We highly recommend hand sewn national flags as the preferred choice for your flag. Manufactured using Ministry of Defence approved 155gsm woven flag material, this fabric offers the best possible durability and has been used by the Navy and other military branches for many years. Hand sewn Union flagsa b Duffy, Jonathan (10 April 2006). "Union recognition". BBC. Archived from the original on 30 November 2020. a b c d e f "The Royal Union Flag". www.canada.ca. Government of Canada. 8 May 2018 . Retrieved 5 March 2020.

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Canadian Heritage (10 March 2008). "Statement by the Hon. Jason Kenney, PC, MP, Secretary of State (Multiculturalism and Canadian Identity) on Commonwealth Day". Queen's Printer for Canada. Archived from the original on 11 November 2011. Post Office Blue Ensign (before 1864)". The Collection. National Maritime Museum. AAA3687 . Retrieved 12 August 2013. The Union Flag was also the formal flag for the Dominion of Newfoundland, a separate dominion of the British Empire from 1907 to 1949. Newfoundland retained the Union Flag as the province's official flag after it joined the Canadian confederation in 1949. In 1980, the flag of Newfoundland was adopted as the new provincial flag, with the design for the new flag of Newfoundland being derived from the Union Flag. The Union Flag". The Court of the Lord Lyon. Archived from the original on 25 April 2018 . Retrieved 10 June 2008. Then, during the reign of Queen Anne, the parliaments of England and Scotland were united to form the new nation of Great Britain, this meant that it was then adopted by land forces.

A new flag was created to represent the union between them countriesof Scotland and England, by joining the flags together the Flag of Great Britain and first union flag was created. This was however only to be used at sea as land forces would continue to use their existing banners. At first the flag was called Britain or Britain flag, a name that would continue to be used until 1639. After however it was later referred to as the Union. There was some speculation on the matter in British dominions also, with one New Zealand paper reporting that: There is no specific way in which the Union Flag should be folded as there is with the United States Flag. It is usually folded rectilinearly, with the hoist on the outside, to be easily reattached to the pole. [97] [98] If your goods are faulty or damaged in transit please call the team on 01246 297600 so we can arrange return of the goods & replacement.