Commonwealth Jack
The
Commonwealth Jack was the flag of the
Commonwealth of England which replaced by
Kingdom of England in
1649. In contrast to the
Union Jack which it replaced, it consisted of just two symbols. The left two quadrants contained an elogated version of
St George's Cross, representing
England, while the right two quadrants contained an
Irish harp symbolising Ireland. The Commonwealth Jack contained no representation for
Scotland or
Wales.
The flag was replaced by the Protectorate Jack in 1658. It in turn was replaced by the returned Union Jack in 1660, following the restoration of the monarchy and of the Kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland.