The Cross of Saint George.

Hi T_Wake, You told me:

Historically the cross of St George was never really
the flag of "England" until a design was needed for the union flag.

A " Jack " is a flag placed at a ships' stern while at port.
The " Kingdom of England " existed before the Union Jack
and The Cross of Saint George was its main ensign.

What do you think the primary ensign was ( just prior to the Union Jack ) ?
I'm sure there were lots of flags back then, lots of " armies " and such.


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