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British Red

British Red

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RGB200, 16, 46
CMYK0 92 77 22
HSL352° 85% 42%
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Cultural Story

British Red

British Red comes from the Union Jack, originating from the Cross of St. George, England's patron saint. In 1801, the crosses of St. George (England), St. Andrew (Scotland), and St. Patrick (Ireland) merged to form the Union Jack. The British Redcoat—from Cromwell's New Model Army to Waterloo—became the British Empire's visual symbol. In the American Revolution, red coats were highly visible in forests, earning the nickname "lobsters."

Origin

The cross red in the Union Jack, from the Cross of St. George.

Symbolism

British Red symbolizes courage, sacrifice, and imperial glory.

Historical Origin

The Cross of St. George dates to 12th-century Crusades.

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Related Poems
Heart of oak, our ships heart of oak.
—— 传统
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