Australian Federation Flag - Historical Symbol of Pre-Federation Unity #1301155 (License: Personal Use)

This flag features a white field with a red St George’s Cross, and in the upper hoist canton, four blue rectangles each displaying a white seven-pointed star representing the Southern Cross. It was promoted from the 1880s onward as a unifying symbol among the Australian colonies, especially during the push for federation, though it never became the official national flag.

Used in historical exhibitions, educational resources, and heritage sites to illustrate Australia’s path to federation; matches user intent for learning about pre-federation symbolism, vexillology, or Australian colonial history.