Product Description

We’re often asked, “What is the actual flag of the UK?” The short answer, is the Union Flag.

The longer answer, is that the flag has a few different names, and quite a history. The Union Flag, also known as the Union Jack, or the Royal Union Flag in certain Commonwealth countries, has been the official flag of the UK since 1603 when James VI of Scotland inherited the English and Irish thrones, and became James I.

A new flag was created to represent the new union of England and Wales with Scotland, combining the red cross on white background of the flag of England, and the white saltire on a blue background as the flag of Scotland. The red saltire of St. Patrick’s flag was also added, and thus the Union Flag was born, and became the first flag of the UK.

Our method of using hand-sewn materials have been – and continue to be – the highest quality way to manufacture a national flag. The material we use is 155gsm woven fabric, giving excellent durability and a look of quality. The flag is stitched with a double sewn hem, and comes complete with a headband, rope, and toggle to ensure it can be flown immediately from any standard flagpole.

Click here to find out more about the difference between hand sewn or digitally printed.

Watch how we make our hand sewn Union Jack flags in the above video.

Customer Reviews

11 reviews. Average Rating: 4.91/5

Rated 5 out of 5
Susannah Everington – 19th October 2016
Always receive friendly, helpful, accurate service. Can’t be bettered!
Rated 5 out of 5
Roger Workman – 19th October 2016
Brilliant value, very well made.
Rated 5 out of 5
Peter Bremner – 19th October 2016
The flag looks great coming down the road to the house, it’s not stopped flying in the wind since put up.
Rated 5 out of 5
Rosalind Mann – 19th October 2016
I was very impressed impressed with the service and quality, happy to recommend.
Rated 5 out of 5
Celia Kench – 20th October 2016
As always Claire is a star – always swift and helpful and goodies are always delivered on time and often before – always a pleasure to do business. Rob was very quick on the proofs too – all in all a very god team of people at Banner Box – always fast efficient and helpful – perfect. Flags arrived this morning and look great.
Rated 5 out of 5
Sharon – 20th October 2016
Very good service would recommend you to anyone who needs Flags or Banners.
Rated 4 out of 5
Jason Parry – 20th October 2016
We were really pleased with the end result, they interpreted our requirements really well.
Rated 5 out of 5
R Workman – 20th October 2016
Good value, well made!
Rated 5 out of 5
Christine Gidlow – 20th October 2016
As usual friendly, professional service and flag arrived earlier than expected which enabled us to forward on to ship before it left on cruising-brilliant.
Rated 5 out of 5
Steve Ringrose – 20th October 2016
Thank you for your swift delivery of a good quality and reasonably priced flag.
Rated 5 out of 5
K Atkinson – 20th October 2016
I am delighted with my new flag. it is a splendid addition to my residence. Thank you.