British Flag The first one is the union flag. The second one is the same colour as the regimental facing colour ie the collar, cuffs and lapels. The British Army has regimental facing collours, The USA has / had state or branch-of-service colours ... http://articles.top501.nu/2008/07/22/l...

Scottish Flag Legend has it that in 832 AD when an army of Scottish warriors where bravely defending themselves against a Northumbrian invasion and their opponents took the upper hand and all seemed lost the Scottish King sank to his knees in pray... http://articles.top501.nu/2008/07/20/l...