NORTHERN IRELAND FLAG Ulster Banner, "Red Hand Flag" |
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS Northern Ireland indoor flags are made to order. 3x5 ft indoor flags are typically displayed on either 7 ft or 8 ft poles. Poles are available in polished hardwood and either silver or gold anodized aluminum. Indoor floor stands are available in either weighted ABS plastic or cast metal in gilt, brass or chrome finishes. Flagpole finials for indoor / parade poles are available in ABS plastic and both brass or chrome metal finishes. Northern Ireland desktop flags are made in the United States. Size is 4 x 6 inch, lightweight nylon material, hemmed all four sides, mounted on 10” black staffs with a golden spear point. Table top bases are available in black plastic to display from 1- 7 flags. Wood bases are available with either 10 holes or 12 holes to display additional flags. FLAG DESCRIPTION Years in use: 1953-1972. The Northern Ireland flag is also know as the Ulster Banner or the "Red Hand Flag". It represented The Parlaiment of Northern Ireland from 1953-1972 and has no current official status. The flag consists of the red cross of St. George on a white field, superimposed with a white six pointed star carrying a red hand in the center of the cross and a crown above the star. USA made historic versions of the flag display the Tudor crown, some versions used in Northern Ireland after 1973 display the St. Edward's (Edwardian) crown. |
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