It consists of the red cross of Saint George (patron saint of England), edged in white, superimposed on the Cross of St Patrick (patron saint of Ireland), which are superimposed on the Saltire of Saint Andrew (patron saint of Scotland).
It is made up of white edged red cross of Saint George (patron saint of England) resting on the cross of St Patrick (patron saint of Ireland) with both resting on the Saltire of Saint Andrew (patron saint of Scotland).