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Flag (large) - British Union Jack
Subcollections
Overview
rectangular-shaped fabric flag. Blue background with two crosses, red over white.
Historical information
Formally, the correct term for the UK’s national flag is the Union Flag. When this flag is flown on land—at public buildings, during national events, or by civilians—it is technically the Union Flag. However, when the same design is flown on a naval ship, it is traditionally called the Union Jack, because it was originally flown as a small ensign at the bow (front) of British warships.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-124-2026.238
Item type
Flags
Material
Fabrics
Width
1054 mm
Height or length
660 mm
Inscriptions and markings
(none)
Contextual information
Union Flag: the correct term when the flag is displayed on land.
Union Jack: term historically used for the flag flown at sea.
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Historic significance
Last modified
Wednesday, 26 August, 2026
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