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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Flag - British Red Ensign

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Overview

Red ensign, with a Union Flag of Britain located in the canton (the top left quarter of the flag) and a large white cross across the red background.

Historical information

British Red Ensign is post-union, with the additional red stripes to represent Ireland.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2026.234

Item type

Flags

Themes

Material

Fabrics

Width

2082 mm

Height or length

1320 mm

Inscriptions and markings

(none)

Contextual information

Red, white, and blue flag in which are combined the Crosses of St. George (England), St. Andrew (Scotland), and St. Patrick (Ireland). Initially, the Union Flag was called a jack only when it was flown at the bowsprit of British naval vessels, but it was commonly called the Union Jack by the late 17th century; now, either name is acceptable.

Keywords

Maritime Objects

Place made

United Kingdom

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Tuesday, 18 August, 2026

Completeness

88

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