![[British union flag, browser-safe colours]](../images/g/gb-rgbbs.gif)
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by António Martins
Many flags are based on the British Union Flag ("Union Jack"). Below we present templates that can be used to construct other flags.
![[British ensign template, ratio 1:2]](../images/g/gb'cant.gif)
The typical 1:2 British ensign with 4/9ths disc on the
fly; main field in black for better flooding (there is no real black ensign as
far as I know). The disc encircles all pre-1999 badges, even if it is not coloured differently. Later badges are depicted much
larger.
António Martins, 26 February 2002
![[British ensign template, ratio 3:5]](../images/g/gb'c35.gif)
The same as above but in 3:5 proportions; an ensign for use in land, but very seldom.
António Martins, 26 February 2002
![[union jack template with garland]](../images/g/gb'garl.gif)
by António Martins and Jaume Ollé, 26 February 2002
![[garland]](../images/g/gb'garl0.gif)
by António Martins and Jaume Ollé, 26 February 2002
![[union jack template with garland, new style]](../images/g/gb'garl2.gif)
by António Martins and Graham Bartram, 26 February 2002
![[garland]](../images/g/gb'garl1.gif)
by António Martins and Graham Bartram, 26 February 2002
I notice that the "new style" disk with garland appears larger than
previously. Is that so? The "old style" disk with garland was supposed
to be 4/9 of the hoist (same as in the blue ensign).
Željko Heimer, 1 March 2003
The new style garland is larger - that way the emblem it contains can be larger and more clearly seen. The old 4/9 size was just too small and was obviously not chosen by a herald!
Graham Bartram, 1 March 2003