Union Jack Rug - 4ft x 6ft, 5ft x 8ft & 6ft x 8ft

The Union Flag, also referred to as the Union Jack, is the flag associated with the uk. It holds an official or semi-official position in certain Commonwealth Realms; as an example, it is termedthe Royal Union Flag inside Canada. Additionally it is employed as an official flag within a number of the minor British overseas territories. The existing design dates from the Union of Great Britain and Ireland in 1801.

The Union Flag is employed as a jack by commissioned warships and submarines from the Royal Navy, for example HMS Victory, as well as by commissioned Army and Royal Air Force vessels. While at anchor or alongside, it will be flown from the jackstaff on the bow of the vessel. Whenever a vessel is underway, the Union Jack is only flown on the jackstaff when the vessel is dressed with regard to an occasion, for example the Queen's official birthday celebration.