This delightful little patriotic bodysuit is embellished with a baby wearing the Union Flag also referred to as the Union Jack.
Embroidered short sleeve envelope style Bodysuit - Vest
Bodysuit is made from 100% soft cotton
Machine Washable at 40c
Interesting Facts:
Great Britain is the largest island in Europe. "Great Britain" is the combined name for three countries, England, Scotland and Wales. It also includes the small adjacent islands but not the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man.
The United Kingdom is made up of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The official name "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland" came into use in 1922 after the constitution of the Irish Free State (1922-1937), the former name of the Republic of Ireland. Under the Good Friday Agreement, people from Northern Ireland can classify themselves as Irish or British citizens.
The union flag consists of England ? Cross of St George, Scotland ? Cross of St Andrew and Northern Ireland ? Cross of St Patrick.
The Welsh dragon was not incorporated into the Union Flag because Wales had already been united to England when the first version of the Union Flag was designed in 1606.
The name "Union Jack" became official when it was approved in parliament in 1908. It was stated, "the Union Jack should be regarded as the National flag".
I am English because I was born in England; I am also British because I live in one of the countries that form Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). I am also a UK citizen because Great Britain is part of the United Kingdom, talk about multiple identities.
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