It's the flag of England, as opposed to the more commonly seen flag of the United Nations.
The UK flag is a combination of the flags of England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland (flag linky). Wales got left out.
I want an edit function on Free Republic! I typed: It's the flag of England, as opposed to the more commonly seen flag of the United Nations. I meant, of course, United Kingdom, not United Nations.
Yes, you're correct all round. But we are being told that it can now be an arrestable offence to display our country's flag!! (or Denmark's, for some strange reason). Guess why ? Because it is OFFENSIVE....
Yes, you heard that right.... Because it recalls the cross worn by the Crusaders (quite recently, I believe).
There is a major prize for guessing who are the offended party......;-)