Saint Patrick’s Saltire Flag - Symbol of Northern Ireland and Irish Heritage #1768171 (License: Personal Use)

The Saint Patrick’s Saltire features a bold red diagonal cross (saltire) on a white background, adopted in 1783 as the badge of the Order of St Patrick. Though not an official national flag of Ireland today, it remains a recognized symbol of Northern Ireland and appears in the UK’s Union Jack. Its design reflects centuries of British-Irish political and heraldic tradition.

This image is commonly used on government, educational, or cultural websites discussing UK flags, Northern Irish identity, or the history of Irish symbolism; it serves users seeking visual reference for historical flags, civic education, or genealogical research.