Other Symbols of Ireland
The arms of Ireland since the sixteenth century have been a gold harp with silver strings on a blue field. It represented Ireland in the flags of earlier unions: the Commonwealth Flag (England and Ireland, 1649) and the Protectorate Jack (England, Ireland and Scotland, 1658). It also featured on the Royal Standard since James I.
The Celtic cross and Brigid's cross are other crosses which have been used as symbols of Ireland.
Read more about this topic: Saint Patrick's Saltire
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