St. George's Cross

St. George's Cross
St Georges Cross (or the Cross of St George) is a red cross on a white background. This pattern was associated with Saint George from medieval times.

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  • St George’s Cross — the national flag of England, consisting of an upright red cross on a white background. The cross also forms part of the British Union Jack flag. St George is England’s national saint. Compare St Andrew’s Cross. * * * …   Universalium

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