England

Colors

Construction details

The flag of England is the St George's Cross: a red cross on a white field. Saint George has been regarded as England's patron saint since the Middle Ages, and the cross was used as a national emblem from the 13th century.

Construction sheet

Common conventions

• Keep the flag clean and never let it touch the ground.
• Never fly a torn or faded flag — repair or replace it.
• Illuminate the flag if it stays up at night.
• Never use the flag as clothing, packaging or advertising.
• Dispose of a worn flag respectfully, not in the trash.

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