Emblems of the UK

National emblems of the United Kingdom.In everyday speech Britain is used to mean the United Kingdom.The flag of the United Kingdom, known as the Union Jack, is made up of three crosses.The Welsh flag, called the Welsh dragon, represents a red dragon on a white and green background.St. George's Day falls on 23 April and is regarded as England national day.On this day some patriotic Englishmen wear a rose pinned to their jackets.A red rose is the national emblem of England from the time of the Wars of the Roses (15th century) .St. Andrew's Day (the 30th of November) is regarded as Scotland's national day.On this day some Scotsmen wear a thistle in their buttonhole.The Order of the Thistle is one of the highest orders of knighthood.