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  2. List of English flags - Wikipedia

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    The flag of the European Union previously held this special status but this was revoked and instead granted to the flags of the NHS on 24 March 2021, owing to heightened advocacy for the latter institution brought about by the COVID-19 Pandemic and following the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union on 31 January 2020.

  3. Royal standards of England - Wikipedia

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    The royal standards of England were narrow, tapering swallow-tailed heraldic flags, of considerable length, used mainly for mustering troops in battle, in pageants and at funerals, by the monarchs of England. In high favour during the Tudor period, the Royal English Standard was a flag that was of a separate design and purpose to the Royal Banner.

  4. Heraldic flag - Wikipedia

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    The standard bears the Cross of Saint George for England. Black and red (sable and gules) were Sir Henry's livery colours. [11] Standard of the Leonese Monarchs during the Middle Ages (until the 13th century). It is one of the oldest heraldic flags, and the documentation for the colours dates from c. 1150. [12]

  5. Flag of England - Wikipedia

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    The flag of England is the national flag of England, a constituent country of the United Kingdom. It is derived from Saint George's Cross (heraldic blazon: Argent, a cross gules). The association of the red cross as an emblem of England can be traced back to the Late Middle Ages when it was gradually, increasingly, used alongside the Royal Banner.

  6. List of United Kingdom flags - Wikipedia

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    Used as the flag of the United Kingdom: A superimposition of the flags of England and Scotland with the Saint Patrick's Saltire (representing the Kingdom of Ireland). National flag used by government and civilian population. A 1:2 ratio is the most common. [7] Vertical national flag used by government and civilian population.

  7. Coat of arms of England - Wikipedia

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    The royal arms of England featuring as the royal banner. When the royal arms take the form of an heraldic flag, it is variously known as the Royal Banner of England, [27] the Banner of the Royal Arms, [28] the Banner of the King (Queen) of England, [29] [30] or by the misnomer the Royal Standard of England.

  8. Flag of Great Britain - Wikipedia

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    The flag of Great Britain, often referred to as the King's Colour, first Union Flag, [1] [2] Union Jack, and British flag, was used at sea from 1606 and more generally from 1707 to 1801. It was the first flag of the Kingdom of Great Britain. [3] [4] It is the precursor to the Union Jack of 1801.

  9. Mercia - Wikipedia

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    The saltire is used as both a flag and a coat of arms. As a flag, it is flown from Tamworth Castle, the ancient seat of the Mercian Kings, to this day. [46] Giant Mercia flag on Tamworth castle created by community groups in 2024. The flag also appears on street signs welcoming people to Tamworth, the "ancient capital of