Where is the coat of arms on the Australian flag?

The State Flag with a crowned badge. The Australian national flag defaced with the coat of arms of Australia placed between the Commonwealth Star and the Southern Cross. Used by Robert Menzies in the 1950s and 1960s. A St George’s Cross with four gold stars and a lion in the fly of a British blue ensign .

What are the Stars on the Australian flag?

In 1903 King Edward VII approved two designs for the flag of Australia: the Commonwealth blue ensign, and the Commonwealth red ensign, for the merchant Navy. On both ensigns, the stars of the Southern Cross were simplified to four seven-pointed stars and one five pointed star.

What does the Union Jack on the Australian flag mean?

The Union Jack in the upper left corner represents the history of British settlement. Below the Union Jack is a white Commonwealth, or Federation, star. It has seven points representing the unity of the six states and the territories of the Commonwealth of Australia.

When was the Australian national flag first flown?

The Australian National Flag (the flag) was first flown in 1901 (see also Australian National Flag Day ). It is Australia’s foremost national symbol and has become an expression of Australian identity and pride.

The Australian national flag defaced with the coat of arms of Australia placed between the Commonwealth Star and the Southern Cross. Used by Robert Menzies in the 1950s and 1960s.

Where is the Commonwealth Star on the Australian flag?

In the canton of the flag there is the Commonwealth Star rendered gold as it is upon the Coat of Arms of Australia. On the right hand side is the Australian version of the Southern Cross.

Which is the most popular flag for Australia?

The familiar Australian Commonwealth Star and Southern Cross above the Australian National colours of Green and Gold in waves to represent the Australian landscape, from the beach to the dunes of the outback. The flag was voted as the most popular proposed Australian flag in a 2016 study by the University of Western Sydney.

How is the flag of Western Australia similar to the Australian flag?

Western Australia’s flag is similar to the flags of the other five Australian states, which are also Blue Ensigns with their respective state badges. When flown with those state flags and the national flag, it is sixth in the order of precedence. This is indicative of its position on the Commonwealth Coat of Arms.