l). The Union Jack is formed by a combination of the old time banners of England,Scotland and Ireland. The base is the cross of St. George, that is to say, a plainwhite flag with a red cross running transversely throughout. On the political unionof England and Scotland in 1707, the cross of St.… … White Ensign. (Flown by war vessels of The King). A special permission has been granted to the yachts of the RoyalYacht Squadron in England, to fly the White Ensign. This impression is wide spread. Go where you willthroughout the Dominion you will find the flag of theCanadian Mercantile Marine…
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