Tho Union Jack is composed of the banners of Saints George, Andrew, and Patrick. Tho first Union flag showed the blending of tho banners of England and Scotland at tho union in 1603, confirmed by Act of Parliament in 1707. At tho union with Ireland in 1801, the banner of St. Patrick was added. Tho Union Jack’s real name is the Great Union,
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Evening Star, Issue 20778, 28 April 1931, Page 12
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