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This Dutch flag patch was originally orange, white and blue and consisted of 9 stripes. The independence of the Netherlands was finally recognized by Spain in 1648. The flag first appeared around the early 1570s. In the early to mid-17th century, the orange stripe was changed to red, but the exact reason isn't clear. Maybe because red is more visible than orange when viewed from a distance. In 1976 red, white and blue were officially announced as the final colors of the flag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFacts about this Dutch flag patch:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. The red stripe was originally orange\u003cbr\u003e2. 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By the 15th century the cross was used with a blue background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional belief states that Scotland's adoption of St Andrew, a disciple of Jesus who is said to have been crucified on an X-shaped cross, as their patron saint was because some of his bones were taken to Scotland and buried at the site of modern day St Andrews. A different legend dating to the 8th century says that King Angus, about to lead his army into battle against a stronger force, spent the night praying for divine guidance and St Andrew appeared in his dreams, promising victory. The next day the King saw white clouds form a saltire (cross) when he looked up into the blue sky. After this vision Angus led his soldiers to victory and he proclaimed St Andrew as the patron saint of Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFact about the Scotland flag patch:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Scottish flag is one of three flags that make up the Union Jack of Great Britain, one of the most famous flags in the world. 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Saint George became England's patron saint during the 13th century. The Red Cross first appeared in the crusades and is one of the earliest known emblems used to represent England. The earliest record of St George's flag being used at sea as an English flag was in 1545.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInteresting Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Many are unaware that the Cross of St George is the flag of England, and not the more familiar Union Jack. The Union Jack is the flag of the entire United Kingdom, including Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) and Northern Ireland. 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The colors are based on the soldiers' uniforms which were black coats with red braid and gold buttons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFacts about the German flag patch:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colors of the German flag now represent the unification of Germany. From 1935 to 1945, the German flag featured a red background with a black Swastika in the middle of it on a white circle. The former East German flag (1959 to 1989) featured Communist emblems on it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BACKPACKFLAGS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46823085375835,"sku":"germany","price":3.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/7392\/7003\/products\/german-flag-patch-321704.jpg?v=1742593459"},{"product_id":"flag-patch-france","title":"France flag patch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize of this France flag patch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5 x 4 cm (2.56 x 1.57 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flag of France consists of three equal vertical stripes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The left stripe is blue\u003cbr\u003e- The middle one is white\u003cbr\u003e- Tthe right side is red\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe French flag patch is based on a red, white and blue cockade (a badge of concentric circles) which was worn by King Louis XVI while addressing a revolutionary gathering in Paris. 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Some people say that the colors of the Italian flag may have been based on military uniforms from Milan. Others suggest Napoleon Bonaparte replaced the blue of the French flag with green because he liked the color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFact about the Italian flag patch:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUmberto Bossi, the leader of the anti-European Northern League party, was handed a 16-month suspended sentence for referring to the Italian flag as toilet paper in 1997. 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Each quarter displays badges of the original Spanish kingdoms. In the centre of the shield is the emblem of the reigning Spanish royal Family, House of Bourbon, which is a blue oval with a red-edged border containing three fleur de lies. At the bottom of the shield is a pomegranate representing Grenada. Wrapped around the pillars is a red scroll with the motto 'Plus Ultra' written on it. The motto translates to 'there is more beyond'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFacts about the Spain flag patch:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. A flag oath called the 'jura de bandera' took place every year when Spanish youths ended their military service. Any Spanish citizen could attend the ceremony and take part in the oath. Citizens are not otherwise sworn in to the flag.\u003cbr\u003e2. There is also a civil flag of Spain which is quite commonly seen throughout the world. 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In the top left corner of the flag you'll find a dark blue rectangle with fifty white stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe 50 stars:\u003c\/span\u003e these represent the individual states that make up the nation. 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Therefore there is no separate Welsh representation on the British Union Jack flag, which represents England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland (source: worldflags101).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BACKPACKFLAGS","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":46823088390491,"sku":"wales","price":3.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/7392\/7003\/products\/wales-flag-patch-947983.jpg?v=1742593656"},{"product_id":"flag-patch-united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom flag patch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize of this UK flag patch:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5 x 4 cm (2.56 x 1.57 inch)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flag of Great Britain represents the flags of three countries that are united under one Sovereign. It's a combination of their heraldic flags:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The red cross on a white base is the flag of England, which is represented by the patron saint of England: St. George.\u003cbr\u003e- The white diagonal cross on a blue base is the flag of Scotland, which is represented by the patron saint of Scotland: St. Andrew.\u003cbr\u003e- The red diagonal cross on a white base is the flag of Northern Ireland, which is represented by the patron of Northern Ireland: St. Patrick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"opensearchserver.ignore\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"opensearchserver.ignore\"\u003eThe first British flag combined the flags of the Kingdoms of both Scotland and England, which dates back to 1606. Wales doesn't appear on the flag, because in that time it was already united with England. 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