Saint Patrick’s Saltire Flag - History, Meaning & Usage #1320373 (License: Personal Use)

The Saint Patrick’s Saltire features a vibrant red saltire (diagonal cross) on a white field, adopted in 1783 as the badge of the Order of St Patrick. Though historically associated with Ireland, it is now most prominently used in the flag of Northern Ireland and the Union Jack’s component design. Its simplicity and strong contrast make it instantly recognizable in heraldic and civic contexts.

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