Description
Add the British Red Ensign Flag to your collection of historical American Flags--it was the flag flown before the colonies rebb
- Made in America
- 3' x 5'
- Authentic design
- 100% nylon
- Sewn edges
- Polyester canvas heading
- Brass grommets
Other Details
In 1707, Acts of Union, ratifying the Treaty of Union that had been agreed the previous year, were passed by the parliaments of England and Scotland, thereby uniting the Kingdom of Scotland with the Kingdom of England (which included the Principality of Wales) into a new state with the name Great Britain. This resulted in a new red ensign which placed the first Union Flag in the first quarter. The new design of the Red Ensign was proclaimed by Queen Anne, who indicated that it was to be used by both the navy and ships owned by "our loving subjects." This was the flag that flew over the thirteen American colonies before the American Revolution and was a precursor to the flag of the United States.
