THIS FLAG IS KNOWN AS THE ULSTER FLAG. IT IS SIMILAR TO THE St GEORGES CROSS WITH THE ADDITION OF THE CROWN AND THE STAR OF DAVID. IT IS BELIEVED BY SOME, THAT THE RED HAND COMES FROM AN OLD IRISH LEGEND WERE THE LEADER OF AN INVASION OFFERED A PRIZE TO THE FIRST MAN TO TOUCH THE ULSTER COAST. IT IS SAID THAT A YOUNG SOLDIER CUT OFF HIS HAND AND THREW IT ASHORE THUS WINNING THE PRIZE!